Gwen
Aura PerfumeEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Gwen vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Gwen better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskJasmineWhite Cedarwood
woodypowderyfloral
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 Gwen and Bal d'Afrique?
| Gwen | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Gwen and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Gwen
Woody
Sweet
White Floral
Powdery
Citrus
Vanilla
Floral
Yellow Floral
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Gwen and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
AlmondMandarin OrangeNeroli
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
OrchidHeliotropeRaisinYlang-YlangJasminePeony
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
BenzoinWoody NotesMuskRumLabdanumVanillaWhite Cedarwood
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
OrchidHeliotropeYlang-YlangJasminePeony
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Woody Notes
Woody NotesWhite Cedarwood
CedarwoodCedar
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
Tonka Bean Absolute
Citric Notes
Neroli
Bergamot
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Gwen and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Gwen or Bal d'Afrique?
| Gwen | 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 Gwen and Bal d'Afrique?
Here's the thing about Gwen: it's built for someone who wants to smell incredible without announcing it. No sillage monster, no projection that clears a path through a crowd.Gwen
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 Gwen and Bal d'Afrique
| Gwen | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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