Fragrance comparison

Bal Masqué vs Irresistible

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Bal Masqué

Antonio Visconti

4.3611 votes

Rank #31,992 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Irresistible

Evgeniya Borisova

3.002 votes

Rank #64,583 WoodyCitrus

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.
Irresistible
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Bal Masqué2/4

Irresistible2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Irresistible
Sillage & projection: Bal Masqué
Value for money: Irresistible
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

IrresistibleEvgeniya Borisova

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 11%Had 15%Want 74%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIrresistible

SillageBal Masqué

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIrresistibleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

soft spicy69%

iris61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotelemiPepper

Heart

IrisRoseJasmine

Base

VetiverLicoriceIncenseSandalwoodAmber

Top20-30 mins

BergamotOrangeGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperelemiPitosporum

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, elemi, Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Irresistible, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 36%Casual 29%Date 22%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,992

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#64,583

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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Irresistible by Evgeniya Borisova cuts through the air with a bold splash of tart bergamot, zesty orange peel, and dewy crushed leaves. The opening feels clean and bracing rather than sweet. Within minutes, the zesty sparkle steps aside for a dry wave of black pepper and resinous elemi sap, underpinned by the subtle h…

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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 Irresistible?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bal Masqué is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes; Irresistible is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bal Masqué for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Irresistible for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bal Masqué or Irresistible?

Irresistible lasts longest (Irresistible 80/100, Bal Masqué 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bal Masqué or Irresistible?

Bal Masqué projects furthest (Bal Masqué 82/100, Irresistible 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bal Masqué and Irresistible smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, elemi, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Bal Masqué or Irresistible better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bal Masqué and Irresistible?

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. Irresistible has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Pepper, elemi and Pitosporum, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Woodsy Notes.