Extraordinary Tulip
Atelier BloemEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Extraordinary Tulip vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Extraordinary Tulip better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Extraordinary Tulip projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VetiverMuskBergamotViolet
floralwoodygreenaromaticfresh
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 Extraordinary Tulip and Bal d'Afrique?
| Extraordinary Tulip | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Extraordinary Tulip and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Extraordinary Tulip
Floral
Woody
Green
Soft Spicy
Musky
White Floral
Aromatic
Fresh
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Extraordinary Tulip and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
IvyFreesiaBergamot
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
TulipWater JasmineViolet
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Woody NotesVetiverMuskAmber
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Extraordinary Tulip or Bal d'Afrique?
| Extraordinary Tulip | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Extraordinary Tulip and Bal d'Afrique?
Tulip might sound like a safe bet. Floral, predictable, the kind of thing that gets dismissed before the first spray. But that's the trap. What's actually happening here is a masterclass in restraint.Extraordinary Tulip
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 Extraordinary Tulip and Bal d'Afrique
| Extraordinary Tulip | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
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