X Vanilla
Bibbi ParisEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
X Vanilla vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| X Vanilla | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
X Vanilla
Woody
Green
Vanilla
Aromatic
White Floral
Fruity
Soft Spicy
Balsamic
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
BlackcurrantLemonPlum
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
GalbanumJasmineBamboo
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
Vanilla BlossomPatchouliSandalwood
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| X Vanilla | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Vanilla done differently: the galbanum keeps it from becoming another warm blanket. It's the version you wear when you want to smell interesting, not comforting. The kind that makes people lean in.X Vanilla
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)