Taste of Illusions
Bibliothèque de ParfumEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Taste of Illusions vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique wears longer on skin, while Taste of Illusions projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Taste of Illusions | 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
Main accords
Taste of Illusions
Woody
Rose
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Musky
Floral
Aromatic
Vanilla
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Currant leafFougère NotesLemonPassion Fruit
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
CloveLily of the ValleyTea Rose
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Taste of Illusions | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The opening is bolder than the name suggests. This isn't a gentle fragrance for daydreamers. It's sweet with intention, built for the woman who knows exactly what she's doing.Taste of Illusions
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
| Taste of Illusions | 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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