African Art Express Eau de Parfum vs Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

African Art Express

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

Steamed Rainbow

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African Art Express

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Steamed Rainbow

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - African Art Express Eau de Parfum

Perfume Parlour's Express 30 ml format of the African Art dupe of Byredo Bal d'Afrique (2009). The same Jerome Epinette pyramid - bergamot, marigold, violet, vetiver - in PP's small-format pour-on variant for travel and trial. Honest dupe-fidelity at a sample-able size.

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	60%	18%
Fruity	10%	4%
Green	55%	19%
Sweet	30%	15%
Warm	20%	2%
Woody	70%	20%
Earthy	60%	12%
Animalic	5%	0%
Fresh	65%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

African Art Express EdP

Steamed Rainbow EdP

Notes

Only in African Art Express Eau de Parfum

Bergamot 44% African Marigold 33% Buchu 23%

Only in Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

Mandarin 36% Elemi 34% Orange 29%

Only in African Art Express Eau de Parfum

Violet 61% Cyclamen 39%

Only in Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

Grass 46% Almond Blossom 31% Cedar 23%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 57% vs 48%

Only in African Art Express Eau de Parfum

Cedar 43%

Only in Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

Violet 51%

Accords

African Art Express Eau de Parfum Steamed Rainbow Eau de Parfum

45%

Green

100%

Citrus

93%

85%

Woody

76%

75%

Aromatic

81%

50%

Fresh

79%

60%

Floral

72%

Violet Floral

67%

65%

Earthy

50%

Powdery

58%

Sweet

52%

Green shared

45%

100%

Citrus

93%

Woody shared

85%

76%

Aromatic shared

75%

81%

Fresh shared

50%

79%

Floral shared

60%

72%

Violet Floral

67%

Earthy shared

65%

50%

Powdery shared

50%

58%

Sweet

52%

Performance

African Art Express 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 Express Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

Identical season profile to the standard African Art - bergamot-marigold opening and violet-vetiver-cedar close are spring-summer naturals, with autumn carry. Less suited to winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Clean unisex woody-floral with intimate sillage in a 30ml travel format - ideal for handbag, commute, and casual day. Office and afternoon date both viable.

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.