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    Say Less vs. Bal d'Afrique

    Say Less by Day Three bottle

    Say Less

    Day Three
    Eau de Parfum2023
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Say Less vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Say LessBal d'Afrique
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMichael PaulJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Say Less

    Powdery
    Violet
    Iris
    Citrus
    Musky
    Woody
    Earthy
    Fresh

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotCitronLemon
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Heart
    VioletIrisJasmineLycheeNarcissus
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    AmberCedarMuskSmoked Wood
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Say Less vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Say LessBal d'Afrique
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The powdery iris violet crowd already knows what they want. If that's you, Say Less won't disappoint. If it isn't, nothing here will convince you. The accord is clean, the execution sure.Say Less
    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

    Best price by size: Say Less vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Say LessBal 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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