Not a Girl
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Side by side
Not a Girl vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Not a Girl | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Paul Emilien | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Not a Girl
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Fruity
Violet
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlackcurrantBergamotMarigoldLemonBitter Orange
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
VetiverMuskCedarwoodAmbergris
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Not a Girl | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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Real talk
Not a Girl is a name that asks you to stop performing. Blackcurrant and jasmine create tart-sweet warmth without apology, the kind of scent you'd wear when you're done explaining yourself.Not a Girl
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)