Chapter 5
Marc Weiss2025
Side by side
Chapter 5 vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Chapter 5 | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Coralie Spicher, Fabrice Pellegrin | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Chapter 5
Citrus
White Floral
Woody
Iris
Powdery
Fresh
Violet
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bitter OrangeGrapefruit
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Jasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
CedarIris
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Chapter 5 | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Not for the overthinkers or the maximalists, this one strips everything back to clean, deliberate lines. Its final act is a quiet study of dry cedar and powdery iris.Chapter 5
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
| Chapter 5 | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $34.99fragrancenet |
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.