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    Side by side

    Eau Mer vs. Bal d'Afrique

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Eau Mer vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Eau MerBal d'Afrique
    ConcentrationEDPEau de Parfum
    Launched20152009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerÖmer IpekçiJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Heart
    LimeAniseBergamotJasmineLavenderHerbaceous NotesStar Anise
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    VetiverMuskAmbergris
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Eau Mer vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Eau MerBal d'Afrique
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Eau Mer vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Eau MerBal 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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