Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Fantastic Basilic
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Fantastic Basilic | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Fantastic Basilic
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Green
Citrus
Tuberose
Fresh
Herbal
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Black PepperPearKumquat
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Basil BlossomEgyptian TuberoseFrangipani
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
MuskBenzoinVetiverTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Fantastic Basilic | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
Most green fragrances play it safe. Fantastic Basilic doesn't, it puts basil center stage, lets the tropical florals do the unexpected work, and lands somewhere that smells like neither a kitchen nor.Fantastic Basilic
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Fantastic Basilic | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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