Adone
Agatho ParfumEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Adone vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Adone better than Bal d'Afrique?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BlackcurrantWhite MuskJasmine
floralaromatic
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 Adone and Bal d'Afrique?
| Adone | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Maurizio Cerizza | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Adone and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Adone
Rose
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Floral
Aromatic
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Adone and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
BlackcurrantGrapefruitPink PepperRosewood
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
RoseGeraniumWisteriaJasmineLily
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Ambrette SeedAmbroxanWoody NotesWhite Musk
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseGeraniumWisteriaJasmineLily
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Woody Notes
Woody NotesRosewood
CedarwoodCedar
Musk
Ambrette SeedWhite Musk
Musk
Citric Notes
Grapefruit
Bergamot
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Where they fit
When and where do Adone and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Adone or Bal d'Afrique?
| Adone | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Adone and Bal d'Afrique?
Here is the thing about this rose: it doesn't apologize for existing. The grapefruit keeps it honest, keeps it from slipping into something precious. An inky, modern heart that earns its mythology.Adone
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 Adone and Bal d'Afrique
| Adone | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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