Magus
Les ContesEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Magus vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Magus better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
CedarViolet
woodypowderyviolet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Magus and Bal d'Afrique?
| Magus | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Magus and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Magus
Woody
Fruity
Leather
Powdery
Violet
Sweet
Rose
Animalic
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Magus and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
Grapes
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
CedarVioletRose
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Kashmiri LeatherCashmere Wood
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletRose
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Woody Notes
Cedar
CedarwoodCedar
Fruity Notes
Grapes
Blackcurrant
Where they fit
When and where do Magus and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Magus or Bal d'Afrique?
| Magus | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Magus and Bal d'Afrique?
Grape and cedar is a rarer pairing than it should be. The grape note lingers through the opening, its fruity brightness threading alongside the cedar's woody depth.Magus
This fragrance does not announce itself. Bergamot and vetiver give it structure, but the florals keep it from feeling austere. It works best when you want to smell present without screaming.Bal d'Afrique
The hunt
Where to buy Magus and Bal d'Afrique
| Magus | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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