Kazan
Soul of RussiaEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Kazan vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Kazan | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Kazan
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Green
Vanilla
Woody
Earthy
Fresh
Citrus
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Black TeaCardamomGrapefruit
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Vetiver
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Vanilla
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Kazan | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Kazan doesn't play the game. The black tea opening is cool, almost austere, then the vanilla base walks in like it owns the place. Some will want one or the other.Kazan
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
| Kazan | 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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