Sel Océan
Le Monde GourmandEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Sel Océan vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Sel Océan | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Sel Océan
White Floral
Salty
Fruity
Marine
Yellow Floral
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Pink sea salt
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Honeysuckle
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Lily of the Valley
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Sel Océan | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This isn't the fragrance that fills a room. It's the one you catch yourself, honeysuckle and salt staying close, personal, like you just stepped out of the ocean and haven't dried off yet.Sel Océan
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
Best price, size by size
| Sel Océan | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $34.99fragrancenet |
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
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