What's the difference between Suède de Suède and Bal d'Afrique?+
Suède de Suède is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mona di Orio (2017) dominated by Leather accords. Bal d'Afrique is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2009) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Powdery, Floral.
Which is better, Suède de Suède or Bal d'Afrique?+
By community rating, Suède de Suède scores 4.13/5 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.
Do Suède de Suède and Bal d'Afrique smell similar?+
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.
Which lasts longer, Suède de Suède or Bal d'Afrique?+
Bal d'Afrique: Absolu version offers improved longevity and performance over original Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Suède de Suède vs Bal d'Afrique?+
Suède de Suède scores highest for fall wear; Bal d'Afrique scores highest for spring wear. Suède de Suède leans evening, Bal d'Afrique leans daytime.
