Sel Santal
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Side by side
Sel Santal vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Sel Santal | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Patricia Choux | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Sel Santal
Woody
Powdery
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Salty
Aromatic
Sweet
Violet
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotMandarin Orange LeafNutmeg
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Salted figHazelnut CreamIrisViolet
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
SandalwoodMuskAmberRoseBenzoin
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Sel Santal | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The tension here is accessible warmth meeting actual depth. Not minimalist, not maximalist, somewhere in between, with salted fig giving it a mineral edge most warm fragrances skip entirely.Sel Santal
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
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Sel Santal | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $34.99fragrancenet |
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
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