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    Pivoine vs. Bal d'Afrique

    Pivoine by Manos Gerakinis bottle

    Pivoine

    Manos Gerakinis
    EDP2017
    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Pivoine vs. Bal d'Afrique
    PivoineBal d'Afrique
    ConcentrationEDPEau de Parfum
    Launched20172009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Jérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Pivoine

    Floral
    Fresh
    Rose
    Fruity
    White Floral

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Red Apple
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Heart
    PeonyRoseJasmineCarnation
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    Suede
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Pivoine vs. Bal d'Afrique
    PivoineBal d'Afrique
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Pivoine doesn't play it safe. The peony accord is lush enough to border on indulgent, but the suede keeps it grounded, sophisticated in a way that works equally well for those who typically reach for.Pivoine
    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

    Best price by size: Pivoine vs. Bal d'Afrique
    PivoineBal 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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