Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Fantastic Basilic
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Fantastic Basilic?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
aromaticfloralfreshgreen
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bal d'Afrique and Fantastic Basilic?
| 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
How do Bal d'Afrique and Fantastic Basilic smell?
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
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Fantastic Basilic share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Black PepperPearKumquat
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Basil BlossomEgyptian TuberoseFrangipani
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
MuskBenzoinVetiverTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Basil BlossomFrangipani
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean Absolute
BenzoinTonka Bean
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Kumquat
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Pear
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Fantastic Basilic work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Fantastic Basilic?
| Bal d'Afrique | Fantastic Basilic | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Fantastic Basilic?
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
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Fantastic Basilic
| Bal d'Afrique | Fantastic Basilic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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