Milky Musk 39
Parle Moi de Parfum2016
Side by side
Milky Musk 39 vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Is Milky Musk 39 better than Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Milky Musk 39 peaks in winter, while Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
woodypowdery
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 Milky Musk 39 and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Milky Musk 39 | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Michel Almairac | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Winter | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Milky Musk 39 and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) smell?
Milky Musk 39
Woody
Powdery
Musky
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Milky Musk 39 and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) share?
Top—
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart—
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
MuskSandalwood
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Milky Musk 39 and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Milky Musk 39 or Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Milky Musk 39 | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Milky Musk 39 and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Sandalwood and musks blend into a creamy skin-warmth, a quiet signature that lingers close. For intimate moments when presence, not projection, defines you.Milky Musk 39
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)
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