Eau Mer
PekjiEDP2015
Side by side
Eau Mer vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Eau Mer better than Bal d'Afrique?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VetiverMuskBergamotJasmine
aromaticwoodygreen
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Eau Mer and Bal d'Afrique?
| Eau Mer | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Ömer Ipekçi | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Eau Mer and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Eau Mer
Citrus
Aromatic
Anis
Woody
Green
Fresh Spicy
Soft Spicy
Musky
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Eau Mer and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top—
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
LimeAniseBergamotJasmineLavenderHerbaceous NotesStar Anise
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
VetiverMuskAmbergris
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineLavender
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Citric Notes
LimeBergamot
Bergamot
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Eau Mer and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Eau Mer or Bal d'Afrique?
| Eau Mer | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Eau Mer and Bal d'Afrique?
This isn't the aquatic that wants you to like it. The chlorine opening arrives with presence. Vetiver and anise together create unexpected tension. The combination sets this apart from more.Eau Mer
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
Where to buy Eau Mer and Bal d'Afrique
| Eau Mer | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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