Debaser
DS&DurgaEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Debaser vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Debaser better than Bal d'Afrique?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotWhite MuskTonka Bean
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Debaser and Bal d'Afrique?
| Debaser | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | David Seth Moltz | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Debaser and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Debaser
Woody
Fruity
Sweet
Coconut
Green
Vanilla
Earthy
Iris
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Debaser and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
Stems GreensLeaf greenBergamotPear
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
FigCoconut MilkIris
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Precious WoodsBlond WoodsWhite MuskMossTonka Bean
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Iris
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Green Notes
Stems GreensFigLeaf green
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Precious WoodsBlond Woods
CedarwoodCedar
Fruity Notes
Coconut MilkPear
Blackcurrant
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean Absolute
Where they fit
When and where do Debaser and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Debaser or Bal d'Afrique?
| Debaser | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Debaser and Bal d'Afrique?
Some will call Debaser a fruity-green flanker to Iconic. The fig-coconut duo is the real story here, not the punk-rock name. It smells like a Mediterranean garden after rain, not a mosh pit.Debaser
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
Where to buy Debaser and Bal d'Afrique
| Debaser | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | $258.40ecosmetics | $379.44ecosmetics |
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