Ex Vetiver
Juliette Has A GunEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Ex Vetiver vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Ex Vetiver better than Bal d'Afrique?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotMusk
aromaticwoodyearthypowderygreen
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Ex Vetiver and Bal d'Afrique?
| Ex Vetiver | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Romano Ricci, Mylène Alran | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Ex Vetiver and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Ex Vetiver
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Musky
Earthy
Amber
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ex Vetiver and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
LemonBergamot
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Java Vetiver
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
AmbroxanMusk
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
LemonBergamot
Bergamot
Green Notes
Java Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Ex Vetiver and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ex Vetiver or Bal d'Afrique?
| Ex Vetiver | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ex Vetiver and Bal d'Afrique?
Most vetiver fragrances telegraph their intentions immediately. Ex Vetiver delays the payoff, which either intrigues you or leaves you waiting. The citrus opening is brief but confident, the vetiver.Ex Vetiver
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
Where to buy Ex Vetiver and Bal d'Afrique
| Ex Vetiver | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 50 ml | $115.00ecosmetics · 1.7 oz | $235.00ecosmetics · 1.6 oz |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | $150.00ecosmetics | $379.44ecosmetics |
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