Xtraem
Aether2018
Side by side
Xtraem vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Xtraem better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Xtraem projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
powderywoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Xtraem and Bal d'Afrique?
| Xtraem | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Anne‑Sophie Behaghel | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Xtraem and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Xtraem
Powdery
Musky
Amber
Woody
Animalic
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Xtraem and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
Ambroxan
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Powdery Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
AmberMuskWoody Notes
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Xtraem and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Xtraem or Bal d'Afrique?
| Xtraem | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Xtraem and Bal d'Afrique?
Some fragrances announce themselves. Xtraem doesn't. It sits close and insists. Built around the maximum dose of ambroxan, it becomes the scent you notice on someone and can't quite place.Xtraem
This fragrance does not announce itself. Bergamot and vetiver give it structure, but the florals keep it from feeling austere. It works best when you want to smell present without screaming.Bal d'Afrique
The hunt
Where to buy Xtraem and Bal d'Afrique
| Xtraem | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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