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    Side by side

    Blanc Ensoleille vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Blanc Ensoleille vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Blanc EnsoleilleBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20232009
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerOlivia GiacobettiJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Blanc Ensoleille

    Coconut
    Musky
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Lactonic

    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
    Bergamot
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    Coconut Milk
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    MuskWoody Notes
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Blanc Ensoleille vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Blanc EnsoleilleBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This divides people. Not into haters and fans, into those who want a fragrance that announces itself and those who want one that just IS. Blanc Ensoleille picks a side.Blanc Ensoleille
    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)