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    Side by side

    Bal d'Afrique vs. Eau de Gingembre

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bal d'Afrique vs. Eau de Gingembre
    Bal d'AfriqueEau de Gingembre
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Cologne
    Launched20092015
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteAlberto Morillas
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Eau de Gingembre

    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh
    Green
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    GingerBergamotNeroliPetitgrain
    Heart
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    CypressFig Leaf
    Base
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
    Woody Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bal d'Afrique vs. Eau de Gingembre
    Bal d'AfriqueEau de Gingembre
    Score4/54/5
    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
    The ginger doesn't apologize for itself. It arrives sharp, bright, almost fizzy, and if you've been burned by "fresh" fragrances that disappear in twenty minutes, this will make you reconsider.Eau de Gingembre

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Bal d'Afrique vs. Eau de Gingembre
    Bal d'AfriqueEau de Gingembre
    0.27 oz$34.99fragrancenet
    1.6 oz$235.00ecosmetics
    2.5 oz$83.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$330.00ecosmetics

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