Spicy
Monotheme VeneziaEau de Toilette2000
Side by side
Spicy vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Spicy | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2000 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Anis
Soft Spicy
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
Floral
Woody
Powdery
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Indian white pepper
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
VioletJasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Cashmere WoodCedar
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Spicy | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is spice without a lecture. Cashmere wood does the heavy lifting, keeping the pepper and anise warm instead of aggressive. Powdery florals add softness.Spicy
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
| Spicy | 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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