Fragrance comparison

Bal Masqué vs Free

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Bal Masqué

Antonio Visconti

4.3611 votes

Rank #31,818 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Free

Tiffosi

4.605 votes

Rank #41,362 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bal Masqué
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Free
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bal Masqué2/4

Free2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Free
Sillage & projection: Bal Masqué
Value for money: Free
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bal Masqué

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bal MasquéAntonio Visconti

FreeTiffosi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 11%Had 15%Want 74%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityFree

SillageBal Masqué

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

soft spicy69%

iris61%

amber100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

floral77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Black CurrantBergamotelemiPepper

Heart

IrisRoseJasmine

Base

VetiverLicoriceIncenseSandalwoodAmber

Top

Black CurrantBergamot

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,818

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#41,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBal MasquéHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bal Masqué pairs tart black currant and bergamot with a polished floral heart of iris, rose, and jasmine, then settles into a woody, slightly smoky base. It reads more textured than sugary, with pepper, elemi, vetiver, and incense keeping the fruit in check. If you like fruity florals but want something drier, earthie…

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Free by Tiffosi is a sweet amber-fruity floral that opens with black currant and bergamot, then settles into soft jasmine over a warm amber base. It reads easy, feminine, and gently sensual rather than heavy. With its intimate trail and light structure, it suits everyday wear, especially if you want something afforda…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bal Masqué or Free?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bal Masqué is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Free is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bal Masqué for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Free for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bal Masqué or Free?

Free lasts longest (Free 50/100, Bal Masqué 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bal Masqué or Free?

Bal Masqué projects furthest (Bal Masqué 82/100, Free 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bal Masqué and Free smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Bal Masqué or Free better for summer or winter?

Bal Masqué suits daytime wear; Free suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bal Masqué and Free?

Bal Masqué has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, elemi and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Licorice, Incense and Sandalwood. Free has top notes of Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber.