Cedre
Parfums 06130Eau de Parfum2003
Side by side
Cedre vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Cedre projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Cedre | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2003 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Norbert Bijaoui | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cedre
Woody
Powdery
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Violet
Musky
Floral
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
VioletBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
CedarwoodNutmegCardamom
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cedre | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is cedar that remembers it grew from bark and soil, not a lab. The earthy warmth of cedar outlasts most fragrances, lingering in a way that feels natural and grounded.Cedre
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
| Cedre | Bal 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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