Nymphéas
Kismet OlfactiveEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Nymphéas vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Nymphéas better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Nymphéas projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
aromaticfreshearthywoodyfloralgreen
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 Nymphéas and Bal d'Afrique?
| Nymphéas | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Shabnam Tavakol | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Nymphéas and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Nymphéas
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh
Earthy
Woody
Mossy
White Floral
Floral
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Nymphéas and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
Aquatic Notes
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
MateLily of the ValleyLotus
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
OakmossVetiver
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lily of the ValleyLotus
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Green Notes
MateVetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Nymphéas and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Nymphéas or Bal d'Afrique?
| Nymphéas | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Nymphéas and Bal d'Afrique?
This is the fragrance for someone who finds most aquatics too one-note. The mate adds a slight bitterness that stops the water from going flat. It's still calm. Still soft. But it has a spine.Nymphéas
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 Nymphéas and Bal d'Afrique
| Nymphéas | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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