# Balenciaga Muscara Dupes and Similar Scents

Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Balenciaga Muscara: The Dua Brand Smudged Iris - Balenciaga Muscara. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: For The Scent Of It Nearly Nu (83% note/accord overlap), Parfum d'Empire Le Cri / Le Cri de la Lumière (83%), IUNX Talc (79%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/balenciaga-muscara

## Coded dupes

- [The Dua Brand Smudged Iris - Balenciaga Muscara](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/the-dua-brand-smudged-iris-balenciaga-muscara) — Several independent sources; Source: [theduabrand.com](https://theduabrand.com/products/smudged-iris) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [For The Scent Of It Nearly Nu](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/for-the-scent-of-it-nearly-nu) — 83% overlap; Shared notes: Iris
- [Parfum d'Empire Le Cri / Le Cri de la Lumière](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/parfum-d-empire-le-cri-le-cri-de-la-lumiere) — 83% overlap
- [IUNX Talc](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/iunx-talc) — 79% overlap
- [Dior Homme Intense (2011)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/dior-dior-homme-intense-2011) — 79% overlap
- [Mugler Over the Musk](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/mugler-over-the-musk) — 77% overlap
- [Cartier L'Envol (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/cartier-l-envol-eau-de-parfum) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Iris
- [Ermenegildo Zegna Peruvian Ambrette](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/ermenegildo-zegna-peruvian-ambrette) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Iris
- [Atelier des Ors Musc Immortel](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/atelier-des-ors-musc-immortel) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Iris
- [Yves Rocher Secrets d'Essences - Iris Noir (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/yves-rocher-secrets-d-essences-iris-noir-eau-de-parfum) — 74% overlap
- [Gritti Aqua Incanta](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/gritti-aqua-incanta) — 73% overlap
- [Van Cleef & Arpels Bois d'Iris](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/van-cleef-arpels-bois-d-iris) — 73% overlap; Shared notes: Iris
- [Guerlain Iris Torréfié](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-iris-torrefie) — 72% overlap

## Comparison

| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balenciaga Muscara | Original | No data | No data | 7.5/10 (10+ votes) | 7.0/10 (10+ votes) |
| For The Scent Of It Nearly Nu | Similar original | 83% | Iris | 7.0/10 (10+ votes) | 6.0/10 (10+ votes) |
| Parfum d'Empire Le Cri / Le Cri de la Lumière | Similar original | 83% | No data | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| IUNX Talc | Similar original | 79% | No data | 7.0/10 (10+ votes) | 6.5/10 (10+ votes) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a dupe of Balenciaga Muscara?

Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Balenciaga Muscara: The Dua Brand Smudged Iris - Balenciaga Muscara: several independent sources.

### Which perfume smells closest to Balenciaga Muscara?

By note and accord overlap the closest original is For The Scent Of It Nearly Nu (83%). Shared notes: Iris. Other close alternatives: Parfum d'Empire Le Cri / Le Cri de la Lumière (83%), IUNX Talc (79%).

## How this page is made

Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.

The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).