Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum vs Silences Eau de Parfum

Bal d'Afrique

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2009	Year	1978
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum

A luminous, woody-floral that balances soft sweetness and vibrant freshness with a distinctive powdery-violet edge. Effortlessly chic, versatile, and quietly unique-a signature for the creative and cosmopolitan.

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Our Verdict - Silences Eau de Parfum

Silences is a green beast, period. It'll throw you into a wild, mossy forest with an unapologetic bite, but don't expect a gentle stroll. It's divisive: a love-it-or-hate-it green chypre that might just be Chanel No. 19's cooler, more rugged cousin.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	8%
Floral	25%	28%
Fruity	4%	2%
Green	21%	28%
Sweet	5%	7%
Warm	1%	0%
Woody	26%	18%
Earthy	14%	21%
Animalic	2%	2%
Fresh	20%	17%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Bal d'Afrique EdP

Silences EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 34% vs 14%

Only in Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum

African Marigold 33% Buchu 32%

Only in Silences Eau de Parfum

Galbanum 24% Green 22% Redcurrant Leaf 14% Orange Blossom 13% Lemon 12%

Only in Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum

Violet 52% Cyclamen 48%

Only in Silences Eau de Parfum

Hyacinth 22% Lily Of The Valley 17% Iris 17% Rose 16% Narcissus 16% Jasmine 13%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 57% vs 31%

Cedar 42% vs 26%

Only in Silences Eau de Parfum

Oakmoss 42%

Accords

Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum Silences Eau de Parfum

40%

Green

100%

95%

Woody

60%

80%

Aromatic

61%

75%

Earthy

60%

Floral

54%

Mossy

51%

50%

Powdery

White Floral

48%

45%

Fresh

Green shared

40%

100%

Woody shared

95%

60%

Aromatic shared

80%

61%

Earthy shared

75%

60%

Floral shared

60%

54%

Mossy

51%

Powdery

50%

White Floral

48%

Fresh

45%

Performance

Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum Silences Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Bal d'Afrique shines in spring and fall, when its blend of bright citrus, delicate florals, and earthy woods feels both uplifting and substantial. Its freshness can work in summer, but the vetiver and woody base are less suited for cold winter air.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its moderate projection and distinctive, clean profile make it excellent for the office, casual, and date settings-memorable but not overpowering. Less suited for sport or the most formal black-tie events, where something either airier or weightier would work better.

Silences Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Also Works:

Office Casual Formal

Given its strong green, occasionally sharp character and moderate sillage, Silences can be a statement for formal or office wear, though it might be a bit too intense for very close-quarters office environments. Its freshness makes it suitable casually, but it's not a typical sport scent due to its more complex, serious profile.