
Paris 1920 captures the citrus-forward opening and spicy-floral heart of Bal d'Afrique quite effectively, with a comparable woody-amber dry down. However, the clone tends to feel slightly more linear, with less depth in the iris and geranium development that makes the original feel more complex and sophisticated.
The clone typically has slightly less sillage and longevity compared to the original, and the transition between heart and base notes feels more abrupt rather than the original's seamless evolution.