Le Musc
Nysos ParfumEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Le Musc vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Le Musc | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Hamid Merati-Kashani | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Le Musc
Musky
Powdery
Vanilla
Woody
Floral
White Floral
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Floral NotesJasmine
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
VanillaPraline
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodWhite Musk
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Le Musc | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
White musk can smell like nothing. Or baby powder. Le Musc threads in praline and jasmine to make it feel warm, almost edible, without cloying. The result is clean without being cold.Le Musc
Bal d'Afrique is one of Byredo's more accessible fragrances for everyday wear. It does not demand attention but rewards those who notice it. If you prefer scents that announce themselves from across.Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)