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    Bal d'Afrique vs. Solution No.3

    Moderately similar
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    Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bal d'Afrique vs. Solution No.3
    Bal d'AfriqueSolution No.3
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20092022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteSidonie Lancesseur
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Solution No.3

    Musky
    Rose
    Floral
    Amber
    Fruity
    Soft Spicy
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    PearBlackcurrantPink Pepper
    Heart
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Rose
    Base
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
    Powdery NotesAmbroxanAmbrette

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bal d'Afrique vs. Solution No.3
    Bal d'AfriqueSolution No.3
    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
    This is rose as a statement piece, not a supporting actor. The musk and ambrette keep it intimate, almost skin-close, it doesn't project so much as exist near you.Solution No.3

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Bal d'Afrique vs. Solution No.3
    Bal d'AfriqueSolution No.3
    0.27 oz$34.99fragrancenet
    1.6 oz$235.00ecosmetics
    2.5 oz$83.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$330.00ecosmetics

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