Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Magnetic Wood
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Magnetic Wood?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotCedar
woodypowderyfloral
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 Magnetic Wood?
| Bal d'Afrique | Magnetic Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Guillaume Flavigny |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Magnetic Wood smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Magnetic Wood
Woody
Powdery
Citrus
Floral
Yellow Floral
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Magnetic Wood share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
OsmanthusBergamotGreen Mandarin Orange
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
MimosaIrisSea Daffodil
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
SandalwoodCedarGuaiac Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
OsmanthusMimosaIrisSea Daffodil
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
SandalwoodCedarGuaiac Wood
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotGreen Mandarin Orange
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Magnetic Wood work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Magnetic Wood?
| Bal d'Afrique | Magnetic Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Magnetic Wood?
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 the fragrance for someone who doesn't need to announce themselves. It has that quietly optimistic energy, like morning light through a window, the kind of morning where everything feels.Magnetic Wood
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Magnetic Wood
| Bal d'Afrique | Magnetic Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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