Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
Jo Malone London2008
Side by side
Dark Amber & Ginger Lily vs. Bal d'Afrique
Dark Amber & Ginger Lily peaks in winter, while Bal d'Afrique belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Dark Amber & Ginger Lily | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Andrea Lupo | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
Warm Spicy
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Floral
Fresh
Powdery
Aromatic
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Black cardamomPink PepperGinger
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
OrchidRoseJasmineWater Lily
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Black AmberFrankincenseSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Dark Amber & Ginger Lily | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This one confused people for years, the name suggests something heavy and dark, but the water lily and rose heart keep it feeling airy and feminine despite the oud and leather in the base.Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
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
| Dark Amber & Ginger Lily | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $34.99fragrancenet |
| ≈ 50 ml | $122.49fragrancenet · 1.7 oz | $235.00ecosmetics · 1.6 oz |
| 2.5 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | $188.99fragrancenet | $330.00ecosmetics |
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