Makalu
AlchimistaEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Makalu vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Makalu projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Makalu | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Makalu
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Rose
Leather
Sweet
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Peru BalsamMimosaGeraniumRoseOudChamomileLeather
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
IncenseCloveJasmineYlang-YlangIrisOrange BlossomAmber
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
BirchCedarGuaiac WoodBrown SugarSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Makalu | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This one announces itself. Oud and leather aren't suggestions here, they're the point. The sweetness (brown sugar, tonka) keeps it from being a monologue, but make no mistake.Makalu
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
Best price, size by size
| Makalu | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $34.99fragrancenet |
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
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