2 Wood
DSQUARED²Eau de Parfum2021
Side by side
2 Wood vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| 2 Wood | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
2 Wood
Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LemonCitronPink Pepper
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
Balsam FirVetiverNootka cypress
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
MuskVegetal AmberVulcanolide
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 2 Wood | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Three woods in the heart. Silver fir, Haitian vetiver, Nootka cypress, stacked coniferous layers that most fragrances skip. It reads as neither masculine nor feminine. Unisex in the real sense.2 Wood
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)