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    Side by side

    Heavenly Wood vs. Bal d'Afrique

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Heavenly Wood projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Heavenly Wood vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Heavenly WoodBal d'Afrique
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Heavenly Wood

    Woody
    Rum
    Patchouli
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Nutmeg
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Heart
    RumPatchouli
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    CedarRosewood
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Heavenly Wood vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Heavenly WoodBal d'Afrique
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Rum in a fragrance either hooks you or doesn't. If it does, this is the one worth owning, nutmeg keeps it honest, patchouli keeps it interesting, cedar keeps it warm.Heavenly Wood
    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Heavenly Wood vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Heavenly WoodBal d'Afrique
    0.27 oz$34.99fragrancenet
    1.6 oz$235.00ecosmetics
    2.5 oz$83.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$330.00ecosmetics

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