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    Diana vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Diana by Masque Milano bottle

    Diana

    Masque Milano
    2024
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Diana projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Diana vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    DianaBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20242009
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerVanina MuraccioleJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Diana

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Citrus
    Powdery
    Musky
    Fresh
    Fruity

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Floral
    Violet
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AngelicaLitchiBergamot
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    LavenderGeraniumNeroli
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    White MuskSandalwoodCedarwood
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Diana vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    DianaBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some will find the lychee in Diana's opening too sweet against the green and herbal backdrop. That's the gamble with this one. But when it works, it really works.Diana
    Bal d'Afrique is one of Byredo's more accessible fragrances for everyday wear. It does not demand attention but rewards those who notice it. If you prefer scents that announce themselves from across.Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)