Question 1

What's the difference between Sable Gris and Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

Sable Gris is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from EPC Experimental Perfume Club (2022) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. Bal d'Afrique is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2009) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Earthy, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Sable Gris or Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sable Gris scores 4.51/5 vs Bal d'Afrique at 4.15/5. Bal d'Afrique's standout strength: Beautiful, unique scent with fresh citrus and creamy sweetness. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Sable Gris and Bal d'Afrique smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Bal d'Afrique: Bal d'Afrique is widely praised for its beautiful, unique scent profile with fresh citrus and creamy sweetness, making it an excellent signature fragrance for warm weather.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sable Gris or Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

Bal d'Afrique: Absolu version offers improved longevity and performance over original Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Sable Gris vs Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

Sable Gris scores highest for fall wear; Bal d'Afrique scores highest for spring wear. Sable Gris leans daytime, Bal d'Afrique leans daytime.

Sable Gris vs Bal d'Afrique

Comparison Summary

Unique to Bal d'Afrique (7)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Bal d'Afrique

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Attribute	Sable Gris	Bal d'Afrique
Brand	EPC Experimental Perfume Club	Byredo
Year	2022	2009
Rating	4.51	4.15
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	7