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    Side by side

    Cuentos de la Selva 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 Cuentos de la Selva projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cuentos de la Selva vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Cuentos de la SelvaBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJulian BedelJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cuentos de la Selva

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Herbal

    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
    Bergamot
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    Benzoin
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    Melissa
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cuentos de la Selva vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Cuentos de la SelvaBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Cuentos de la Selva takes the bergamot and lets the melissa run wild, herbal, almost medicinal in the best way. It's a scent that rewards attention rather than making an immediate impression.Cuentos de la Selva
    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)