Willow & Amber
Jo Malone LondonEau de Cologne2019
Side by side
Willow & Amber vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin, while Willow & Amber projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Willow & Amber | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Cologne | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Louise Turner | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Willow & Amber
Woody
Amber
Aromatic
Musky
Vanilla
Earthy
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
Pink PepperVetiverWhite Willow
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
Cashmere WoodAmber
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
PatchouliVanilla
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Willow & Amber | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The scent makes no apologies for what it is: a cool note meeting a warm one. No drama, no announcement. Just the quiet confidence of something that knows exactly where it belongs.Willow & Amber
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)