Brazil
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Side by side
Brazil vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Brazil | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Brazil
Fruity
Citrus
Floral
Aromatic
Woody
Green
Soft Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotOrangeCedar
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
BlackcurrantMagnoliaOsmanthusPassion FruitWhite Peach
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
CedarwoodSandalwoodVetiverWhite Musk
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Brazil | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The shorter lifespan is the thing people have opinions about. For anyone who wants to smell like they made a choice rather than left a trail, that characteristic is actually the appeal.Brazil
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
| Brazil | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 oz | $5.72ecosmetics | — |
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | $8.39fragrancenet | $330.00ecosmetics |
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