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    Queen of The Night vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin, while Queen of The Night projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Queen of The Night vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Queen of The NightBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162009
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerBertrand DuchaufourJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Queen of The Night

    White Floral
    Fresh
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Floral
    Amber
    Powdery
    Aldehydic

    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
    Green Mandarin OrangeBergamotClove
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    Orange BlossomPittosporumJasmine
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    MuskSandalwoodPatchouli
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Queen of The Night vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Queen of The NightBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    White florals usually exit early. Queen of the Night plays a different game, jasmine and orange blossom stage their performance, then yield to warm woods and musk.Queen of The Night
    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)