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    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Épine de Rose

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    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Épine de Rose
    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)Épine de Rose
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20092018
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteAlberto Morillas
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Floral
    Violet
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Green

    Épine de Rose

    Rose
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Floral
    Woody
    Sweet
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    GingerMandarin OrangeOud
    Heart
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Pink PepperBlack PepperRose
    Base
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
    LimbanolFrankincenseNootka cypress

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Épine de Rose
    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)Épine de Rose
    Score4/53.5/5
    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)
    This is rose for people who've been burned by rose. The pepper doesn't decorate, it destabilizes. Makes the flower feel less like a gift and more like a decision. That edge is exactly why it works.Épine de Rose