Perpetua
Fulton & RoarkExtrait2023
Side by side
Perpetua vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Perpetua 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
Mood overlap
JasmineCedarwood
aromaticwoodyfreshfloral
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 Perpetua and Bal d'Afrique?
| Perpetua | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Perpetua and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Perpetua
Citrus
White Floral
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh
Amber
Floral
Vanilla
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Perpetua and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
NeroliLemon
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
JasmineAmber
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
CoumarinCedarwood
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Citric Notes
NeroliLemon
Bergamot
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
CedarwoodCedar
Where they fit
When and where do Perpetua and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Perpetua or Bal d'Afrique?
| Perpetua | 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 Perpetua and Bal d'Afrique?
Here's the thing about coumarin, that hay-like sweetness. Most fragrances bury it beneath other notes. Perpetua lets it breathe. Some will call it the best part. Others won't know what hit them.Perpetua
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 Perpetua and Bal d'Afrique
| Perpetua | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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