Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Ashton is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Olfactory NYC (2017) 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 2 accords: Fresh, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Ashton or Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ashton scores 3.94/5 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 Ashton 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, Ashton 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 Ashton vs Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

Ashton scores highest for summer wear; Bal d'Afrique scores highest for spring wear. Ashton leans daytime, Bal d'Afrique leans daytime.

Ashton vs Bal d'Afrique

对比摘要

Bal d'Afrique独有（7）

共同主调（2）

社区情绪脉搏 — Bal d'Afrique

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属性	Ashton	Bal d'Afrique
品牌	Olfactory NYC	Byredo
年份	2017	2009
评分	3.94	4.15
浓度	—	—
性别	feminine	feminine
香调总数	0	7