Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Cotton
Bal d'Afrique wears longer on skin, while Cotton projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Cotton | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Cotton
Powdery
Iris
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Vanilla
Musky
Lavender
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BergamotLavenderRose
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Clary SageIrisOakmoss
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
AmberCedarMuskVanillaVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Cotton | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
Luigi Borrelli did not try to reinvent anything. Cotton works because it refuses to overcomplicate itself. The iris and clary sage heart keeps things grounded while amber and vanilla in the base make.Cotton
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Cotton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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