Fleur de Santal
Attar CollectionEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Fleur de Santal vs. Bal d'Afrique
Fleur de Santal peaks in winter, while Bal d'Afrique belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Fleur de Santal | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Gaël Montero | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Fleur de Santal
Powdery
Woody
Musky
Lactonic
Sweet
Yellow Floral
Iris
Aromatic
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AngelicaPink PepperPear
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
MilkIrisMimosaYlang-Ylang
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
SandalwoodArganiaMusk
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Fleur de Santal | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Here's the thing worth knowing: this fragrance rewards the wearer who waits. That shift from powdery iris to warm cream? It doesn't happen in the first spray. Give it an hour.Fleur de Santal
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
| Fleur de Santal | 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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