The Wendol
BlackbirdEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
The Wendol vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is The Wendol better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Vetiver
earthywoodyaromatic
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 The Wendol and Bal d'Afrique?
| The Wendol | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Eliam Puente | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do The Wendol and Bal d'Afrique smell?
The Wendol
Earthy
Mossy
Woody
Aromatic
Aquatic
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Wendol and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top—
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Aquatic Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
VetiverMossEarthy Notes
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, The Wendol or Bal d'Afrique?
| The Wendol | 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 The Wendol and Bal d'Afrique?
It doesn't want to be liked. Earthy and aquatic at the same time, cold and dense, like slipping into something primal. That's the appeal for the wearer who wants their fragrance to carry weight.The Wendol
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 The Wendol and Bal d'Afrique
| The Wendol | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
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