The Ruthless Countess Dorothea
Penhaligon'sEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
The Ruthless Countess Dorothea vs. Bal d'Afrique
The Ruthless Countess Dorothea peaks in winter, while Bal d'Afrique belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| The Ruthless Countess Dorothea | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Gracia-Cetto | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
The Ruthless Countess Dorothea
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Citrus
Beeswax
Vanilla
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotRed GingerChinese Cinnamon Wood
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Clary SageBeeswaxMate
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
CashmeranVanillaSherry
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| The Ruthless Countess Dorothea | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This one has teeth it never shows. Opens citrus-spice, turns warm and waxy, then the vanilla pulls up a chair and stays. It's the kind of fragrance people either find hypnotic or don't understand at.The Ruthless Countess Dorothea
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
| The Ruthless Countess Dorothea | 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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