Ume
Keiko MecheriEau de Toilette2003
Side by side
Ume vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Ume better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
JasmineBergamot
floralwoodyfresharomatic
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 Ume and Bal d'Afrique?
| Ume | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2003 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Ume and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Ume
Floral
Fruity
Woody
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ume and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
Peach LeafUme
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
PlumOsmanthusSpicy NotesWisteriaYellow MandarinCamelliaPeonyJasminePeach BlossomPersimmonBergamot
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Hinoki WoodMahoganyPatchouliOakmossBlack Pepper
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
OsmanthusWisteriaCamelliaPeonyJasminePeach Blossom
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Fruity Notes
PlumPeach LeafUmePersimmon
Blackcurrant
Woody Notes
Hinoki WoodMahogany
CedarwoodCedar
Citric Notes
Yellow MandarinBergamot
Bergamot
Where they fit
When and where do Ume and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ume or Bal d'Afrique?
| Ume | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Ume and Bal d'Afrique?
If you've ever thought Japanese floral meant quiet and fleeting, Ume will make you reconsider. The plum isn't a footnote, it's the protagonist. Wisteria and osmanthus give it softness.Ume
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 Ume and Bal d'Afrique
| Ume | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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