Counting Stars
Bibliothèque de ParfumEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Counting Stars vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Counting Stars better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
CyclamenCedarwoodBergamotJasmineMuskVioletBlackcurrantVetiver
powderywoodyfloralvioletaromaticfresh
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 Counting Stars and Bal d'Afrique?
| Counting Stars | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Counting Stars and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Counting Stars
Powdery
Woody
Floral
Violet
Musky
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Counting Stars and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
Orange BlossomBergamotBlackcurrantLemonCalendula
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
AmbergrisCedarwoodMuskVetiver
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenOrange BlossomJasmineViolet
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
Bergamot
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
CedarwoodCedar
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Counting Stars and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Counting Stars or Bal d'Afrique?
| Counting Stars | 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 Counting Stars and Bal d'Afrique?
The citrus is the hook. That blackcurrant opening hits like an unexpected yes, tart, bright, a little too honest. But the violet and cedar that follow? That's why people reach for this bottle twice.Counting Stars
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 Counting Stars and Bal d'Afrique
| Counting Stars | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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