Essenza di un'Isola Smeraldo
Acqua dell ElbaEau de Toilette2016
Side by side
Essenza di un'Isola Smeraldo vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Essenza di un'Isola Smeraldo | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Essenza di un'Isola Smeraldo
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Ozonic
Fresh
Amber
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
MagnoliaCedarLabdanumGardeniaMandarin Orange
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
LemonBergamotOzonic NotesGeranium
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
JuniperBoxwood
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Essenza di un'Isola Smeraldo | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is aquatic done the Mediterranean way, not a wave crashing, but the salt still hanging in the air after. Ozonic notes keep it bright without veering synthetic.Essenza di un'Isola Smeraldo
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)