Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. 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.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BergamotRed GingerChinese Cinnamon Wood
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Clary SageBeeswaxMate
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
CashmeranVanillaSherry
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | The Ruthless Countess Dorothea | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 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
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
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | The Ruthless Countess Dorothea | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.