Silk
Andrea MaackEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Silk vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Silk | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Julien Rasquinet | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Silk
Citrus
Floral
Woody
Ozonic
Earthy
Green
Yellow Floral
Aquatic
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
Earthy NotesLemon TreeViolet LeafLinden BlossomCitrusesMagnoliaFreesiaVanilleLinden tree
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
VanillaFlaxLabdanumPapyrusAmber
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Silk | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Not a soft fragrance at all, despite the name. White florals meet earthy materials, then something warmer develops over time. The contrast between cool and warm elements is what makes it worth.Silk
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
| Silk | 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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