Notte Bianca
LinariEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Notte Bianca vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Notte Bianca | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mark Buxton | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Notte Bianca
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Earthy
Musky
Soft Spicy
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotPink GrapefruitOrange
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Cashmere WoodStar AniseClary SageCloveArtemisia
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
VetiverTonka BeanWhite MuskAmber
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Notte Bianca | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some fragrances ask politely. This one doesn't. The absinth and star anise don't wait for permission, they arrive confrontational, unapologetic, vital. Vetiver keeps the sillage grounded, not soft.Notte Bianca
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
| Notte Bianca | 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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