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    Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette) vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette) vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette)Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20222009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette)

    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Musky
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Amber
    Fruity
    Woody

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Floral
    Violet
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    African GingerBergamotLime
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    Peach
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    MuskAmbroxanSandalwood
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette) vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette)Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Moon Fiction is a quiet scent that earns its name by being bright on top, soft in the middle, and incredibly close to the skin by the end. It is not a beast mode fragrance, but for someone who wants.Moon Fiction (Eau de Toilette)
    Bal d'Afrique is one of Byredo's more accessible fragrances for everyday wear. It does not demand attention but rewards those who notice it. If you prefer scents that announce themselves from across.Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)