Gardez
Mind GamesEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Gardez vs. Bal d'Afrique
Gardez peaks in fall, while Bal d'Afrique belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Gardez | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Gardez
Woody
Iris
Powdery
Fruity
Green
Earthy
Lactonic
Aromatic
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
ApricotBlackberry Leaf
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Orris RootRosewoodBlackcurrantJasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
CedarwoodBlack LeatherPopcorn
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Gardez | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Most fruity fragrances play it safe. Gardez doesn't. The drydown adds popcorn to black leather, and somehow it works. Not a crowd-pleaser. That's the point.Gardez
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
| Gardez | Bal 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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