Hong Kong Garden
Ava Luxe2008
Side by side
Hong Kong Garden vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Hong Kong Garden projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Hong Kong Garden | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Serena Ava Franco | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Hong Kong Garden
Woody
Iris
Powdery
Green
Earthy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Musky
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Green NotesCassiaLemon
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
IrisMuskRoseWhite Violet
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
SandalwoodEbony WoodOrris RootVetiverOakmoss
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Hong Kong Garden | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The powdery iris fans will claim this one. If that's your lane, you already know. The earthy vetiver base gives this something drier than the name suggests.Hong Kong Garden
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
| Hong Kong Garden | 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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