Year: 2009
Notes: bergamot, lemon, bucchu, neroli, violet, African marigold, cyclamen, jasmine, vetiver, Moroccan cedar, black amber, musk
Described as a "mix of the Parisian avant-gardism and African culture", Bal d'Afrique is just a shameless clone of Hermès' Hermèssence Vétiver Tonka, with some florals thrown in for good measure.
With a sweet lemon custard opening, the vetiver is detectable beneath the light mélange of florals. Although the cedar is serene, the sweet amber-musk base dilutes the composition, resulting in a low-key presence. Offering below average tenacity and respectable sillage, it's both mundane and frightfully unoriginal.
With a sweet lemon custard opening, the vetiver is detectable beneath the light mélange of florals. Although the cedar is serene, the sweet amber-musk base dilutes the composition, resulting in a low-key presence. Offering below average tenacity and respectable sillage, it's both mundane and frightfully unoriginal.
