Question 1

What's the difference between Fortis and Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

Fortis is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Liquides Imaginaires (2011) dominated by Woody 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, Earthy, Powdery, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Fortis or Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Fortis scores 4.06/5 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 Fortis and Bal d'Afrique smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Earthy, Powdery, Aromatic, Vetiver. 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, Fortis 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 Fortis vs Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

Fortis scores highest for fall wear; Bal d'Afrique scores highest for spring wear. Fortis leans evening, Bal d'Afrique leans daytime.

Fortis vs Bal d'Afrique

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Fortis (11)

Uniek voor Bal d'Afrique (5)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Bal d'Afrique

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Eigenschap	Fortis	Bal d'Afrique
Merk	Les Liquides Imaginaires	Byredo
Jaar	2011	2009
Beoordeling	4.06	4.15
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	13	7