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Bal d'AfriquePerpetua

Bal d'Afrique vs Perpetua

People who smelled both call them a fair match. Bal d'Afrique is longer lasting, and Perpetua leans more masculine.

How alike are they?

The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.

Based on a few votes

Where they differ

  • Bal d'Afrique is longer lasting.
  • Perpetua leans more masculine.
Based on a few votes

How they wear

Longevity
Moderate longevityBased on lots of votes
Short lastingBased on a few votes
Projection
Soft projectionBased on lots of votes
Soft projectionBased on a few votes
Gender lean
Unisex, leans feminineBased on lots of votes
UnisexBased on a few votes

What they're made of

Bal d'Afrique

Main accords
  • Aromatic
  • Earthy
  • Woody
  • Floral
  • Powdery
  • Citrus
Top notes
  • african marigold
  • bergamot
  • buchu or agathosma
Heart notes
  • cyclamen
  • violet
Base notes

Perpetua

Main accords
  • Citrus
  • White floral
  • Amber
  • Aromatic
  • Fresh
  • Woody
Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Which one is for you?

Pick Bal d'Afrique if…

  • you want one that is longer lasting
  • you want one that leans more feminine

Pick Perpetua if…

  • you want one that is shorter lasting
  • you want one that leans more masculine
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