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    Side by side

    Morning Rain vs. Bal d'Afrique

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique wears longer on skin, while Morning Rain projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Morning Rain vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Morning RainBal d'Afrique
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20242009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Morning Rain

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Powdery

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonBlack PepperBergamotJuniper
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Heart
    Pine NeedlesIncenseOrris Root
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    VanillaAmberSandalwood
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Morning Rain vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Morning RainBal d'Afrique
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

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    Real talk

    Gypsy Water is an icon for a reason. This one doesn't try to outdo it, it does something more useful. Takes that crisp pine-and-smoke spirit and adds a powdery warmth that the original trades away.Morning Rain
    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

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    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Morning Rain vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Morning RainBal 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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