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    Bal d'Afrique vs. Kazan

    Clearly related
    Kazan by Soul of Russia bottle

    Kazan

    Soul of Russia
    Eau de Parfum2023
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bal d'Afrique vs. Kazan
    Bal d'AfriqueKazan
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20092023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Kazan

    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Green
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Earthy
    Fresh
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Black TeaCardamomGrapefruit
    Heart
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Vetiver
    Base
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
    Vanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bal d'Afrique vs. Kazan
    Bal d'AfriqueKazan
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 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
    Kazan doesn't play the game. The black tea opening is cool, almost austere, then the vanilla base walks in like it owns the place. Some will want one or the other.Kazan

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Bal d'Afrique vs. Kazan
    Bal d'AfriqueKazan
    0.27 oz$34.99fragrancenet
    1.6 oz$235.00ecosmetics
    2.5 oz$83.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$330.00ecosmetics

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