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    Famagusta vs. Bal d'Afrique

    Very similar
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    Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Famagusta projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Famagusta vs. Bal d'Afrique
    FamagustaBal d'Afrique
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerErik KormannJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Famagusta

    Woody
    Earthy
    Mossy
    White Floral
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Honey
    Musky

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Acacia
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Heart
    OakmossTonka BeanVetiver
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    CedarwoodMuskPatchouli
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Famagusta vs. Bal d'Afrique
    FamagustaBal d'Afrique
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is a chypre for people who find most fragrances too loud. The moss is unapologetic, the sweetness is brief, and the drydown sticks close, like a secret kept on purpose.Famagusta
    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: Famagusta vs. Bal d'Afrique
    FamagustaBal 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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