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    Route 66 vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Route 66 by Soleil de Grâce bottle

    Route 66

    Soleil de Grâce
    Eau de Parfum2024
    Clearly related
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    Route 66 rates higher with the community, while Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Route 66 vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Route 66Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20242009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerÖzge Erdoğmuş AltınelJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonWinterSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Route 66

    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Woody
    Powdery
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Earthy
    Gasoline

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Floral
    Violet
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotCinnamonSpicy Notes
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    PatchouliGasolineSandalwood
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    AmberWhite MuskTonka BeanVanilla
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Route 66 vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Route 66Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The gasoline note either hooks you or sends you reaching for the exit. It clears fast, though, within the first hour, you're into warm woods and soft leather that stays close and comfortable.Route 66
    Bal d'Afrique is one of Byredo's more accessible fragrances for everyday wear. It does not demand attention but rewards those who notice it. If you prefer scents that announce themselves from across.Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)