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    Side by side

    Nude vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Nude by La Bouche Rouge bottle

    Nude

    La Bouche Rouge
    Eau de Parfum2023
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin, while Nude projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Nude vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    NudeBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232009
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerMariya ChaykovskayaJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Nude

    Woody
    Rose
    Iris
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Violet
    Floral

    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
    FigBergamot
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    RoseIris
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    Guaiac WoodCedar
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Nude vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    NudeBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Green herbs and powder florals don't always agree. Here, they negotiate. The result is intimate sillage that rewards anyone leaning in rather than announcing itself to the room.Nude
    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)