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    Dirty Velvet vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

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    Dirty Velvet 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: Dirty Velvet vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Dirty VelvetBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dirty Velvet

    Woody
    Tobacco
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Salty
    Earthy
    Citrus

    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
    Grapefruit
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    Tobacco LeafFig
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    VetiverSaltSandalwood
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is tobacco doing what tobacco does best, bold, dry, and unwilling to apologize for itself. The fig keeps it from becoming a caricature, but make no mistake: this scent knows exactly what it is.Dirty Velvet
    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)