Mandarin Carnival
The Merchant of VeniceEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Mandarin Carnival vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Mandarin Carnival better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Weather & season fit
Musk
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 Mandarin Carnival and Bal d'Afrique?
| Mandarin Carnival | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Mandarin Carnival and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Mandarin Carnival
Citrus
Fruity
Aquatic
Musky
White Floral
Sweet
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Mandarin Carnival and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
Mandarin OrangeTamarindBitter Almond
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Orange BlossomWhite Peach
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Aquatic NotesMuskRoseCashmere Wood
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Orange BlossomRose
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Fruity Notes
White PeachTamarind
Blackcurrant
Citric Notes
Mandarin Orange
Bergamot
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Mandarin Carnival and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Mandarin Carnival or Bal d'Afrique?
| Mandarin Carnival | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Mandarin Carnival and Bal d'Afrique?
Most citrus scents play it safe. This one doesn't. The tamarind pushes it somewhere warmer, almost exotic, and it actually works. Moderate projection keeps it intimate.Mandarin Carnival
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 Mandarin Carnival and Bal d'Afrique
| Mandarin Carnival | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 50 ml | $72.09fragrancenet · 50ml | $235.00ecosmetics · 1.6 oz |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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