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    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. 2 Wood

    Clearly related
    2 Wood by DSQUARED² bottle

    2 Wood

    DSQUARED²
    Eau de Parfum2021
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. 2 Wood
    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)2 Wood
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20092021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteOlivier Cresp
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Floral
    Violet
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Green

    2 Wood

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    LemonCitronPink Pepper
    Heart
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Balsam FirVetiverNootka cypress
    Base
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
    MuskVegetal AmberVulcanolide

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. 2 Wood
    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)2 Wood
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Bal d'Afrique is one of Byredo's more accessible fragrances for everyday wear. It does not demand attention but rewards those who notice it. If you prefer scents that announce themselves from across.Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Three woods in the heart. Silver fir, Haitian vetiver, Nootka cypress, stacked coniferous layers that most fragrances skip. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. Unisex in the real sense.2 Wood