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    Verde di Persia vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Verde di Persia projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Verde di Persia vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Verde di PersiaBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLuca MaffeiJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Verde di Persia

    Fruity
    Green
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Floral
    Soft Spicy

    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
    Green AppleBlackcurrantDavanaLemonOrange
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    ApricotOsmanthusRosePistachio Blossom
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    MuskAmberwoodPatchouliRosewood
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Verde di Persia vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Verde di PersiaBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The sweet-synthetic Gourmand tag is earned, not apologetic. If you've ever caught the scent of someone across a room and thought that smells expensive without being loud, this is probably it.Verde di Persia
    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)