Synthetic Jungle
Frederic MalleEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Synthetic Jungle vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Synthetic Jungle better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BlackcurrantJasmine
greenfloralaromaticfreshearthywoody
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 Synthetic Jungle and Bal d'Afrique?
| Synthetic Jungle | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Anne Flipo | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Synthetic Jungle and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Synthetic Jungle
Green
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Floral
Aromatic
Fresh
Earthy
Mossy
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Synthetic Jungle and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
GalbanumBasilBlackcurrant
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Lily of the ValleyHyacinthJasmineYlang-YlangAlmond
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
OakmossPatchouli
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lily of the ValleyHyacinthJasmineYlang-Ylang
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Where they fit
When and where do Synthetic Jungle and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Synthetic Jungle or Bal d'Afrique?
| Synthetic Jungle | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Synthetic Jungle and Bal d'Afrique?
The word 'synthetic' in the name isn't a warning. It's an invitation. This is green pushed past what nature actually does, a hyperreal version of the smell after rain, of leaves crushed between.Synthetic Jungle
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 Synthetic Jungle and Bal d'Afrique
| Synthetic Jungle | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
| Best offer | $340.00ecosmetics | — |
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