Cotton
Luigi Borrelli2016
Side by side
Cotton vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique wears longer on skin, while Cotton projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Cotton | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cotton
Powdery
Iris
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Vanilla
Musky
Lavender
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotLavenderRose
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Clary SageIrisOakmoss
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
AmberCedarMuskVanillaVetiver
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cotton | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Luigi Borrelli did not try to reinvent anything. Cotton works because it refuses to overcomplicate itself. The iris and clary sage heart keeps things grounded while amber and vanilla in the base make.Cotton
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
| Cotton | 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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