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    Side by side

    Amber Linen vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin, while Amber Linen projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Amber Linen vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Amber LinenBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20202009
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Amber Linen

    Caramel
    Woody
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    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
    Citruses
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    Caramel
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    Sandalwood
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Amber Linen vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Amber LinenBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Amber Linen wraps you in warm lemon caramel that stays close to the skin, intimate, cozy, and easy to reapply. The sillage is soft, which means you will be the one most aware of it throughout the day.Amber Linen
    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)