Exquise
Parfums de la BastideEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Exquise vs. Bal d'Afrique
Exquise rates higher with the community, while Bal d'Afrique wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Exquise | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Exquise
Fruity
Green
Floral
Woody
Citrus
Sweet
Herbal
Fresh
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin orange zest
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Peach BlossomBlackcurrant
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
VanillaCedarFig Leaf
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Exquise | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
What makes this different: the fig leaf stays present throughout wear. That bitter, green, almost herbal quality remains, providing structure. Italian mandarin zest and blackcurrant bring tart.Exquise
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
| Exquise | 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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