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    Side by side

    Above The Clouds vs. Bal d'Afrique

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Above The Clouds projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Above The Clouds vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Above The CloudsBal d'Afrique
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20242009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMeng GuJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Above The Clouds

    Floral
    Woody
    Citrus
    Fresh
    White Floral
    Green
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy

    Bal d'Afrique

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotCitrusesCardamom
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Heart
    Lily of the ValleyWhite MagnoliaBamboo LeafWhite TeaOrris RootBorneol
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    AmbergrisAmbretteCedarwoodSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Above The Clouds vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Above The CloudsBal d'Afrique
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This fragrance isn't about projecting. It's about what stays close, a quiet presence that doesn't announce itself. The bamboo leaf and white tea keep things meditative, almost austere.Above The Clouds
    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Above The Clouds vs. Bal d'Afrique
    Above The CloudsBal d'Afrique
    0.27 oz$34.99fragrancenet
    1.6 oz$235.00ecosmetics
    2.5 oz$83.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$330.00ecosmetics

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