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    Solitaire vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Solitaire by French Avenue bottle

    Solitaire

    French Avenue
    Eau de Parfum2025
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin, while Solitaire projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Solitaire vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    SolitaireBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Jérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Solitaire

    Floral
    Green
    Powdery
    Musky
    Mossy
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Rose

    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
    BergamotRose
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    HeliotropeGreen TeaJasmine
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    MuskOakmossPatchouli
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Solitaire vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    SolitaireBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The draw here is that powdery musk quality. Solitaire plays it safe, but the comfort zone is the whole point. The green tea and rose thread running through the heart gives the fragrance its distinct.Solitaire
    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)