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    Georgette vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Georgette by Teresa Helbig bottle

    Georgette

    Teresa Helbig
    Eau de Parfum2018
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Georgette peaks in fall, while Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Georgette vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    GeorgetteBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Georgette

    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Floral
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Leather
    Vanilla
    Amber

    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
    Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMagnoliaCardamom
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    NutmegOrange BlossomCedarwoodLily of the Valley
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    SandalwoodLeatherSiam BenzoinBourbon VanillaLabdanumPatchouli Leaf
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Georgette vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    GeorgetteBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most fragrances announce themselves. Georgette arrives like someone who already knows they're interesting, magnolia and leather worn by someone who rides horses for the horse, not the applause.Georgette
    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)