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    F8 vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    F8 by INVERSO PROFUMI bottle

    F8

    INVERSO PROFUMI
    Eau de Parfum2021
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while F8 projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: F8 vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    F8Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20212009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    F8

    Fruity
    Powdery
    Woody
    Sweet
    White Floral
    Violet
    Amber
    Vanilla

    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
    BlackcurrantCaramelPearOrangeWhite Peach
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    RoseJasmineViolet
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    Bourbon VanillaSandalwoodWhite Musk
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: F8 vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    F8Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Here's the thing about fruity florals: most of them tip into "candy we want to wear" territory. This one doesn't, the citrus keeps it honest, the vanilla keeps it warm.F8
    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)