Question 1

What's the difference between Âme de Fleur and Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

Âme de Fleur is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Liquides Imaginaires (2026) dominated by White Floral 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, Floral, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Âme de Fleur or Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Âme de Fleur scores 4.05/5 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 Âme de Fleur 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, Âme de Fleur 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 Âme de Fleur vs Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

Âme de Fleur scores highest for spring wear; Bal d'Afrique scores highest for spring wear. Âme de Fleur leans daytime, Bal d'Afrique leans daytime.

Âme de Fleur vs Bal d'Afrique

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Âme de Fleur (11)

Uniek voor Bal d'Afrique (7)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Bal d'Afrique

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Eigenschap	Âme de Fleur	Bal d'Afrique
Merk	Les Liquides Imaginaires	Byredo
Jaar	2026	2009
Beoordeling	4.05	4.15
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	11	7