Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Pompelmo is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Laboratorio Olfattivo (2023) dominated by Citrus 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: Aromatic, Woody, Earthy.

Question 2

Which is better, Pompelmo or Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pompelmo scores 3.82/5 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 Pompelmo 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, Pompelmo 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 Pompelmo vs Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

Pompelmo scores highest for all seasons wear; Bal d'Afrique scores highest for spring wear. Pompelmo leans daytime, Bal d'Afrique leans daytime.

Pompelmo vs Bal d'Afrique

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Eigenschap	Pompelmo	Bal d'Afrique
Merk	Laboratorio Olfattivo	Byredo
Jaar	2023	2009
Beoordeling	3.82	4.15
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	7