Eau De Magnolia
Frederic MalleEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Eau De Magnolia vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Eau De Magnolia 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
BergamotCedarVetiverCedarwoodJasmine
floralwoodyearthyaromatic
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 Eau De Magnolia and Bal d'Afrique?
| Eau De Magnolia | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Carlos Benaïm | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Eau De Magnolia and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Eau De Magnolia
Citrus
Floral
Woody
Earthy
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Eau De Magnolia and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
BergamotLemonGreen Notes
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
MagnoliaVetiverPatchouliCaloneJasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
MossCedarCedarwoodAmber
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
MagnoliaJasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Woody Notes
CedarCedarwood
CedarwoodCedar
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
Bergamot
Green Notes
VetiverGreen Notes
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Eau De Magnolia and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Eau De Magnolia or Bal d'Afrique?
| Eau De Magnolia | 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 Eau De Magnolia and Bal d'Afrique?
Magnolia sounds like grandmothers and weddings. This isn't. A vetiver-forward structure keeps it clean, dry, almost spare, like a fragrance that peaked in a meeting room, not a ballroom.Eau De Magnolia
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 Eau De Magnolia and Bal d'Afrique
| Eau De Magnolia | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 50 ml | $237.32ecosmetics · 1.7 oz | $235.00ecosmetics · 1.6 oz |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | $320.05ecosmetics | $379.44ecosmetics |
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