De Magnolia Eau de Toilette vs African Art Eau de Parfum

De Magnolia

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2014	Year	-
££££	Price Tier	£

African Art

ScentArt

A

De Magnolia

B

African Art

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

This is a clean, crisp magnolia that's surprisingly divisive. Some find it a masterpiece of fresh realism, others a bit too soapy or masculine. It's a Malle, so quality's a given, but opinions are split.

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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.

Scent Profile

Citrus	22%	65%
Floral	14%	65%
Fruity	3%	10%
Green	15%	55%
Sweet	9%	30%
Warm	4%	20%
Woody	21%	75%
Earthy	23%	65%
Animalic	2%	5%
Fresh	22%	65%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

De Magnolia EdT

African Art EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 47% vs 42%

Only in De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

Lemon 27% Green 26%

Only in African Art Eau de Parfum

African Marigold 33% Buchu 24%

Only in De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

Magnolia 30% Vetiver 22% Patchouli 18% Calone 15% Jasmine 15%

Only in African Art Eau de Parfum

Violet 59% Cyclamen 41%

Shared Notes

Cedar 32% vs 43%

Only in De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

Oakmoss 38% Amber 30%

Only in African Art Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 57%

Accords

De Magnolia Eau de Toilette African Art Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

76%

Woody

90%

86%

Floral

65%

62%

Aromatic

80%

62%

Earthy

70%

Powdery

55%

52%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Mossy

Fresh

50%

Green

45%

Citrus

100%

Woody shared

76%

90%

Floral shared

86%

65%

Aromatic shared

62%

80%

Earthy shared

62%

70%

Powdery

55%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Mossy

51%

Fresh

50%

Green

45%

Performance

De Magnolia Eau de Toilette African Art Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its moderate projection and clean, fresh profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as supported by reviews highlighting its 'office compatible' nature. While not overtly romantic or formal, its elegant freshness could work for daytime dates and informal events, though its sillage isn't strong enough for a grand formal impression.

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.