Silk
Andrea MaackEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Silk vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Silk better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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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 Silk and Bal d'Afrique?
| 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
How do Silk and Bal d'Afrique smell?
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
What notes do Silk and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top—
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Earthy NotesLemon TreeViolet LeafLinden BlossomCitrusesMagnoliaFreesiaVanilleLinden tree
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
VanillaFlaxLabdanumPapyrusAmber
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Linden BlossomMagnoliaFreesia
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Green Notes
Violet LeafPapyrus
Vetiver
Citric Notes
Lemon Tree
Bergamot
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Tonka Bean Absolute
Where they fit
When and where do Silk and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Silk or Bal d'Afrique?
| Silk | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Silk and Bal d'Afrique?
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
Where to buy Silk and Bal d'Afrique
| Silk | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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