Africano
Alexandria Fragrances2018
Side by side
Africano vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Africano rates higher with the community, while Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Africano | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Hany Hafez | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Africano
Woody
Citrus
Floral
Powdery
Aromatic
Fruity
White Floral
Musky
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlackcurrantBergamotMarigoldOrange BlossomLemon
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
CyclamenVioletJasmine
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
MuskAmberVirginia CedarVetiver
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Africano | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is a fragrance that announces your arrival. The blackcurrant opening hits hard and fast, but the jasmine-violet heart keeps it elegant rather than aggressive.Africano
Bal d'Afrique is one of Byredo's more accessible fragrances for everyday wear. It does not demand attention but rewards those who notice it. If you prefer scents that announce themselves from across.Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)