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    B'Afric vs. Bal d'Afrique

    Very similar
    New comparison

    B'Afric peaks in fall, while Bal d'Afrique belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: B'Afric vs. Bal d'Afrique
    B'AfricBal d'Afrique
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20232009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    B'Afric

    Citrus
    Musky
    Powdery
    Aromatic
    Floral
    Violet
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemonBlackcurrant
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Heart
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    MuskVetiverAmber
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: B'Afric vs. Bal d'Afrique
    B'AfricBal d'Afrique
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This one doesn't pretend to be something it's not. Sweet, powdery, creamy, warm. It leans into the softness without apology. No edge to prove, no smoky depth to earn trust.B'Afric
    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: B'Afric vs. Bal d'Afrique
    B'AfricBal 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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