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    White Tulip & Barley vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    White Tulip & Barley peaks in spring, while Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: White Tulip & Barley vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    White Tulip & BarleyBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20212009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAlberto MorillasJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    White Tulip & Barley

    Aromatic
    Floral
    Herbal
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic
    Citrus
    Musky
    Sweet

    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
    CalendulaBergamotBlackcurrant
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    White TulipOrange BlossomCyclamen
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    BarleyMuskSandalwoodCedarwood
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: White Tulip & Barley vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    White Tulip & BarleyBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This won't fill a room. That's the point. Soft enough to wear every day, interesting enough to be worth remembering. The barley keeps it grounded. Not a statement, a preference.White Tulip & Barley
    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)