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    Side by side

    Eau de Gingembre vs. Bal d'Afrique

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Eau de Gingembre vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Eau de GingembreBal d'Afrique
    ConcentrationEau de CologneEau de Parfum
    Launched20152009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAlberto MorillasJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Eau de Gingembre

    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh
    Green
    White Floral

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GingerBergamotNeroliPetitgrain
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Heart
    CypressFig Leaf
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    Woody Notes
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Eau de Gingembre vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Eau de GingembreBal d'Afrique
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The ginger doesn't apologize for itself. It arrives sharp, bright, almost fizzy, and if you've been burned by "fresh" fragrances that disappear in twenty minutes, this will make you reconsider.Eau de Gingembre
    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

    Best price by size: Eau de Gingembre vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Eau de GingembreBal 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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