Historical Earth
Natura Siberica2024
Side by side
Historical Earth vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Historical Earth better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BlackcurrantVioletBergamotVetiver
woodygreenaromaticfreshfloral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Historical Earth and Bal d'Afrique?
| Historical Earth | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Historical Earth and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Historical Earth
Woody
Green
Aromatic
Fruity
Citrus
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Historical Earth and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
BlackcurrantBergamotLemon
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
TeaVioletLavender
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
BirchBalsamic NotesVetiver
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletLavender
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
Bergamot
Green Notes
TeaVetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Birch
CedarwoodCedar
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Where they fit
When and where do Historical Earth and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Historical Earth or Bal d'Afrique?
| Historical Earth | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Historical Earth and Bal d'Afrique?
Some fragrances unfold. This one descends. The opening is a dare, tart, bright, demanding attention, but underneath, birch smoke and vetiver are already waiting.Historical Earth
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
Where to buy Historical Earth and Bal d'Afrique
| Historical Earth | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.
Keep comparing
More comparisons to explore
Good to know