Pink Woods
Ariana GrandeEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Pink Woods vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Is Pink Woods better than Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BergamotJasmineTonka BeanVetiver
woodyaromaticfloral
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 Pink Woods and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Pink Woods | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | — | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Pink Woods and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) smell?
Pink Woods
Woody
Sweet
Aromatic
Amber
Floral
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Pink Woods and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) share?
Top
BergamotLotus
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
TeaJasmineVetiver
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
Cashmere WoodCotton CandyTonka Bean
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Pink Woods or Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Pink Woods | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Pink Woods and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Pink Woods does not try to reinvent anything. It leans fully into warm, sweet comfort and executes it well. The vetiver in the heart adds just enough earthiness to keep the sweetness from becoming.Pink Woods
Bal d'Afrique is one of Byredo's more accessible fragrances for everyday wear. It does not demand attention but rewards those who notice it. If you prefer scents that announce themselves from across.Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
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