The Sixth
VyraoEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
The Sixth vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is The Sixth better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Cedar
aromaticwoodygreenfresh
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 Sixth and Bal d'Afrique?
| The Sixth | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Meabh McCurtin | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do The Sixth and Bal d'Afrique smell?
The Sixth
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Green
Fresh
Fruity
Soft Spicy
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Sixth and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
AngelicaJuniper BerriesGentianaArtemisia
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
FennelApplePeppermintBasilRosemary
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Balsam FirCedarOakOakmossPatchouli
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarOak
CedarwoodCedar
Fruity Notes
Apple
Blackcurrant
Where they fit
When and where do The Sixth and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Sixth or Bal d'Afrique?
| The Sixth | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about The Sixth and Bal d'Afrique?
The herbs hit first. Angelica and juniper cutting through sharp and green. Apple arrives to ground it, settling into quiet wood and fir beneath. This isn't safe, it's alive.The Sixth
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 Sixth and Bal d'Afrique
| The Sixth | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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