The Time
The House of OudEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
The Time vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is The Time better than Bal d'Afrique?
The Time peaks in summer, while Bal d'Afrique belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotMuskCedarwood
aromaticgreenwoodyfloralpowderyfresh
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between The Time and Bal d'Afrique?
| The Time | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Cristian Calabrò | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do The Time and Bal d'Afrique smell?
The Time
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Green
Woody
Floral
Powdery
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Time and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
BergamotChamomileAbsinthe
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Blue TeaLemon VerbenaIris
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Black TeaMuskAmberCedarwood
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
ChamomileIris
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon Verbena
Bergamot
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
CedarwoodCedar
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do The Time and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Time or Bal d'Afrique?
| The Time | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Time and Bal d'Afrique?
The Time is not trying to impress anyone in the first five minutes. If you want an immediate power move, look elsewhere. But if you appreciate a fragrance that asks you to slow down and pay attention.The Time
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
Where to buy The Time and Bal d'Afrique
| The Time | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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