Hanuman
Boadicea the VictoriousEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Hanuman vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Is Hanuman better than Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Hanuman rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
MarigoldVetiverBlackcurrantCyclamenCedarwoodMuskBergamot
floralwoodyaromaticfreshearthy
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 Hanuman and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Hanuman | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Hanuman and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) smell?
Hanuman
Citrus
Floral
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hanuman and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) share?
Top
BlackcurrantOrangeBergamotLemon
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
MarigoldCyclamenMagnoliaOsmanthusNeroli
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
VetiverCedarwoodMuskSandalwoodAmber
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
MarigoldCyclamenMagnoliaOsmanthus
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
Citric Notes
OrangeBergamotLemonNeroli
Bergamot
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwood
Cedarwood
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Hanuman and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Hanuman or Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Hanuman | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hanuman and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Hanuman stands as a confident citrus-floral that projects strongly and lasts well, which is why those who wear it keep coming back. It becomes a warm, creamy woodiness.Hanuman
Bal d'Afrique is one of Byredo's more accessible fragrances for everyday wear. It does not demand attention but rewards those who notice it. If you prefer scents that announce themselves from across.Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
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