Only You
Новая Заря (The New Dawn)Eau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Only You vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Only You better than Bal d'Afrique?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
VioletVetiverCedarBergamotMuskJasmine
aromaticwoodypowderyvioletearthyfresh
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 Only You and Bal d'Afrique?
| Only You | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Only You and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Only You
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Powdery
Violet
Musky
Amber
White Floral
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Only You and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
LemonBergamotNeroli
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
VioletCedarJasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
VetiverMuskAmber
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Citric Notes
LemonBergamotNeroli
Bergamot
Woody Notes
Cedar
CedarwoodCedar
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Only You and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Only You or Bal d'Afrique?
| Only You | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Only You and Bal d'Afrique?
A lesser-known Russian house made a fragrance that punches well above its weight. The citrus opening hits harder than you'd expect from this price point.Only You
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 Only You and Bal d'Afrique
| Only You | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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