Bal d'Afrique vs Dorasima
Bal d'Afrique and Dorasima overlap 57% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. Dorasima lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 6.7/10 for Bal d'Afrique. Dorasima projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Bal d'Afrique.
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Dorasima | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Byredo | Pana Dora |
| Release year | 2009 | 2021 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | No data |
| Rating | 8.1/103,037 votes | 8.1/10289 votes |
| Longevity | 6.7/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Sillage | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 |
When to wear
| Bal d'Afrique | Dorasima | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 37% | 36% |
| Summer | 34% | 26% |
| Autumn | 20% | 25% |
| Winter | 9% | 14% |
| Bal d'Afrique | Dorasima | |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | 26% | 21% |
| Casual | 25% | 22% |
| Office | 21% | 20% |
| Nighttime | 11% | 19% |
| Evening | 10% | 17% |
| Sport | 7% | 0% |
Notes
In both
- Lemon
- Bergamot
- Jasmine
- Violet
- Musk
- Amber
Bal d'Afrique
Only in this one
- Neroli
- Buchu
- Tagetes
- Cyclamen
- Atlas cedar
- Vetiver
Dorasima
Only in this one
- Orange
- Blossoms
- Rose
- Lily of the valley
- Oud
- Vanilla
- Cedarwood
- Leather
- Sandalwood
Accords
Bal d'Afrique
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Woody
Dorasima
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Woody
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
Dorasima lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 6.7/10 for Bal d'Afrique.
Which one projects more?
Dorasima projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Bal d'Afrique.
Which one suits winter better?
Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 9% of the season votes for Bal d'Afrique and 14% for Dorasima.
Which one suits summer better?
Bal d'Afrique suits summer better: summer gets 34% of its season votes, against 26% for Dorasima.
Which one is rated higher?
Both are rated 8.1/10.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine, Violet, Musk, Amber.