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    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette)

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette)
    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20092022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSummerFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Floral
    Violet
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Green

    Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette)

    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Musky
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Amber
    Fruity
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    African GingerBergamotLime
    Heart
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Peach
    Base
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
    MuskAmbroxanSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette)
    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    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)
    Moon Fiction is a quiet scent that earns its name by being bright on top, soft in the middle, and incredibly close to the skin by the end. It is not a beast mode fragrance, but for someone who wants.Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette)