Pure White 90
Banana RepublicEau de Toilette2017
Side by side
Pure White 90 vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Pure White 90 better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskWhite VetiverBergamotJasmine
greenaromaticpowdery
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 Pure White 90 and Bal d'Afrique?
| Pure White 90 | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Patricia Choux | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Pure White 90 and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Pure White 90
Citrus
Musky
Green
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Ozonic
Powdery
White Floral
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Pure White 90 and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
Green TeaGrapefruitBergamot
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Violet LeafLavenderJasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
MuskWhite VetiverAmber
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Pure White 90 or Bal d'Afrique?
| Pure White 90 | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Pure White 90 and Bal d'Afrique?
The name says white. The scent says effortless. No performance, no projection, just clean that behaves. Works every day, every season, without asking for anything in return.Pure White 90
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 Pure White 90 and Bal d'Afrique
| Pure White 90 | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
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