Vicious Mind
Antonio MarettiEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Vicious Mind vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Vicious Mind better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Tonka Bean
woodypowderyaromatic
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 Vicious Mind and Bal d'Afrique?
| Vicious Mind | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Cristian Calabrò | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Vicious Mind and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Vicious Mind
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Coconut
Citrus
Tuberose
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Vicious Mind and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
Mandarin OrangeCoconutClove
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Black PepperTonka BeanTuberose
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
SandalwoodVanillaPatchouli
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Tuberose
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanVanilla
Tonka Bean Absolute
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
CedarwoodCedar
Fruity Notes
Coconut
Blackcurrant
Where they fit
When and where do Vicious Mind and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Vicious Mind or Bal d'Afrique?
| Vicious Mind | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Vicious Mind and Bal d'Afrique?
Cocoa and tonka bean in the same fragrance is either your favorite thing right now or a dealbreaker. Here's why it works: the clove and black pepper keep the sweetness from becoming dessert.Vicious Mind
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 Vicious Mind and Bal d'Afrique
| Vicious Mind | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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