Guilty Story
Mihan Aromatics2017
Side by side
Guilty Story vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Guilty Story projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Guilty Story | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Joshua Mihan | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Guilty Story
Woody
Warm Spicy
Tobacco
Cinnamon
Metallic
Powdery
Balsamic
Leather
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
BergamotBlack Pepper
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
SaffronChinese Cinnamon WoodTobacco
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
SandalwoodCashmere Wood
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Guilty Story | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This isn't a safe choice. That's the point. The tobacco here isn't the sweet kind that wraps you in amber, it's sharper, edged with black pepper and a quiet heat underneath.Guilty Story
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)