Blue Lotus
Alkemia PerfumesEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Blue Lotus vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Blue Lotus projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Blue Lotus | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Sharra Lamoureaux | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Blue Lotus
Woody
Floral
Powdery
Musky
Aquatic
Ozonic
Leather
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Blue LotusCalamusWhite Flowers
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
MuskWhite SandalwoodPapyrus
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Blue Lotus | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some fragrances want to fill the room. Blue Lotus wants to breathe beside you. Water-lily quiet, Egyptian musk warmth, sandalwood closeness. It's the one you reach for when loud isn't the point.Blue Lotus
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
| Blue Lotus | 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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