Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. The Ruthless Countess Dorothea
Is Bal d'Afrique better than The Ruthless Countess Dorothea?
Bal d'Afrique peaks in spring, while The Ruthless Countess Dorothea belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Bergamot
woodyaromaticfresh
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 The Ruthless Countess Dorothea?
| Bal d'Afrique | The Ruthless Countess Dorothea | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Nathalie Gracia-Cetto |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and The Ruthless Countess Dorothea smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
The Ruthless Countess Dorothea
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Beeswax
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and The Ruthless Countess Dorothea share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BergamotRed GingerChinese Cinnamon Wood
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Clary SageBeeswaxMate
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
CashmeranVanillaSherry
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
Chinese Cinnamon Wood
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Green Notes
Vetiver
Mate
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean Absolute
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and The Ruthless Countess Dorothea work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or The Ruthless Countess Dorothea?
| Bal d'Afrique | The Ruthless Countess Dorothea | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and The Ruthless Countess Dorothea?
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 one has teeth it never shows. Opens citrus-spice, turns warm and waxy, then the vanilla pulls up a chair and stays. It's the kind of fragrance people either find hypnotic or don't understand at.The Ruthless Countess Dorothea
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and The Ruthless Countess Dorothea
| Bal d'Afrique | The Ruthless Countess Dorothea | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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