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    Bal d'Afrique vs. Pivoine

    Moderately similar
    Pivoine by Manos Gerakinis bottle

    Pivoine

    Manos Gerakinis
    EDP2017
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bal d'Afrique vs. Pivoine
    Bal d'AfriquePivoine
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEDP
    Launched20092017
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Pivoine

    Floral
    Fresh
    Rose
    Fruity
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Red Apple
    Heart
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    PeonyRoseJasmineCarnation
    Base
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
    Suede

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bal d'Afrique vs. Pivoine
    Bal d'AfriquePivoine
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    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
    Pivoine doesn't play it safe. The peony accord is lush enough to border on indulgent, but the suede keeps it grounded, sophisticated in a way that works equally well for those who typically reach for.Pivoine

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

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

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