De Magnolia Eau de Toilette vs African Art Express Eau de Parfum

De Magnolia

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

African Art Express

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De Magnolia

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African Art Express

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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 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.

Scent Profile

Citrus	22%	65%
Floral	14%	60%
Fruity	3%	10%
Green	15%	55%
Sweet	9%	30%
Warm	4%	20%
Woody	21%	70%
Earthy	23%	60%
Animalic	2%	5%
Fresh	22%	65%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

De Magnolia EdT

African Art Express EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 47% vs 44%

Only in De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

Lemon 27% Green 26%

Only in African Art Express Eau de Parfum

African Marigold 33% Buchu 23%

Only in De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

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

Only in African Art Express Eau de Parfum

Violet 61% Cyclamen 39%

Shared Notes

Cedar 32% vs 42%

Only in De Magnolia Eau de Toilette

Oakmoss 38% Amber 30%

Only in African Art Express Eau de Parfum

Vetiver 57%

Accords

De Magnolia Eau de Toilette African Art Express Eau de Parfum

100%

Citrus

86%

Floral

60%

76%

Woody

85%

62%

Aromatic

75%

62%

Earthy

65%

52%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Mossy

Powdery

50%

Fresh

50%

Green

45%

Citrus

100%

Floral shared

86%

60%

Woody shared

76%

85%

Aromatic shared

62%

75%

Earthy shared

62%

65%

Fresh Spicy

52%

Mossy

51%

Powdery

50%

Fresh

50%

Green

45%

Performance

De Magnolia Eau de Toilette African Art Express 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 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.