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    H&M Les Cayes Vetyver vs. Bal d'Afrique

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    Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: H&M Les Cayes Vetyver vs. Bal d'Afrique
    H&M Les Cayes VetyverBal d'Afrique
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerOlivier PescheuxJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    H&M Les Cayes Vetyver

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Powdery

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitLemonNutmeg
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Heart
    Carrot SeedVioletJasmine
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    VetiverGuaiac WoodRed Cedar
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: H&M Les Cayes Vetyver vs. Bal d'Afrique
    H&M Les Cayes VetyverBal d'Afrique
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    A vetiver that doesn't wallop you over the head, the citrus keeps it approachable, the powder keeps it interesting, and the price keeps it replaceable if you want to move on.H&M Les Cayes Vetyver
    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: H&M Les Cayes Vetyver vs. Bal d'Afrique
    H&M Les Cayes VetyverBal 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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