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    Grenadille d'Afrique vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Grenadille d'Afrique peaks in fall, while Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Grenadille d'Afrique vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Grenadille d'AfriqueBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAlberto MorillasJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Grenadille d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Violet
    Green
    Citrus
    Powdery

    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
    BergamotLavender
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    JuniperViolet
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    VetiverBlackwoodWhite TeaLabdanumMusk
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Grenadille d'Afrique vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Grenadille d'AfriqueBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Built for the person who doesn't need a room to notice them. Vetiver roots, blackwood, resin, the kind of woody that gets under your skin before you realize you've been wearing it all day.Grenadille d'Afrique
    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)