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    Bal d'Afrique vs. Ivyme

    Clearly related
    Ivyme by Hermetica bottle

    Ivyme

    Hermetica
    Eau de Parfum2020
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Ivyme projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bal d'Afrique vs. Ivyme
    Bal d'AfriqueIvyme
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20092020
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteAlienor Massenet
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Ivyme

    Green
    Fruity
    Fresh
    Rose
    Woody
    Ozonic
    Floral
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    IvyBlackcurrantBergamotGalbanum
    Heart
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    RoseLily of the ValleyJasmineMoss
    Base
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
    MuskAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bal d'Afrique vs. Ivyme
    Bal d'AfriqueIvyme
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    This is the fragrance for someone who's tired of performance. Just you. It's for those who want scent to be personal, intimate, something that stays close rather than announcing itself.Ivyme

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Bal d'Afrique vs. Ivyme
    Bal d'AfriqueIvyme
    0.27 oz$34.99fragrancenet
    1.6 oz$235.00ecosmetics
    2.5 oz$83.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$330.00ecosmetics

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