African Art Eau de Parfum vs Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

African Art

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
-	Year	2023
£	Price Tier	££££

Steamed Rainbow

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African Art

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Steamed Rainbow

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - African Art Eau de Parfum

A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Byredo Bal d'Afrique (2009) - Jerome Epinette's bergamot-marigold-violet-vetiver composition that became one of the Stockholm niche house's signature releases, evoking 1920s Parisian-African art culture in a clean unisex woody-floral. Honest dupe-fidelity for spring-summer day wear.

Our Verdict - Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

Prepare for a blast from the past, or maybe just a sniff of plastic. "Steamed Rainbow" is a divisive one; some call it a masterpiece of nostalgic, wet-green bliss, while others get nothing but mildew, pool toys, or even worse. It's a hyper-realistic, fleeting ode to childhood summers that you'll either adore or recoil from.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	65%	20%
Floral	65%	18%
Fruity	10%	4%
Green	55%	19%
Sweet	30%	15%
Warm	20%	2%
Woody	75%	20%
Earthy	65%	12%
Animalic	5%	0%
Fresh	65%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

African Art EdP

Steamed Rainbow EdP

Notes

Only in African Art Eau de Parfum

Bergamot 42% African Marigold 33% Buchu 24%

Only in Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

Mandarin 36% Elemi 34% Orange 29%

Only in African Art Eau de Parfum

Violet 59% Cyclamen 41%

Only in Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

Grass 46% Almond Blossom 31% Cedar 23%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 56% vs 48%

Only in African Art Eau de Parfum

Cedar 43%

Only in Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

Violet 51%

Accords

African Art Eau de Parfum Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

45%

Green

100%

Citrus

93%

90%

Woody

76%

80%

Aromatic

81%

50%

Fresh

79%

65%

Floral

72%

70%

Earthy

50%

Violet Floral

67%

55%

Powdery

58%

Sweet

52%

Green shared

45%

100%

Citrus

93%

Woody shared

90%

76%

Aromatic shared

80%

81%

Fresh shared

50%

79%

Floral shared

65%

72%

Earthy shared

70%

50%

Violet Floral

67%

Powdery shared

55%

58%

Sweet

52%

Performance

African Art Eau de Parfum Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

African Art Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

Bergamot-marigold opening and violet-vetiver-cedar dry-down are spring-summer naturals; the clean woody-aromatic structure carries through into autumn. Less suited to winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Clean unisex woody-floral with intimate sillage fits office and casual day wear ideally; daytime dates work well. Lacks the projection or warmth for formal evenings or sport.

Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Despite its light projection and poor longevity, this scent is best suited for casual wear, capturing a playful summer mood. Its clean, fresh, and green profile would be too informal for office or formal settings, but perfectly fits outdoor activities or daytime dates.