Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Cheval Blanc Paris
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Cheval Blanc Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | François Demachy |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Cheval Blanc Paris
Powdery
Musky
White Floral
Animalic
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
—Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
White FlowersIrisJasmineApricotPlum
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
MuskTonka BeanPowdery Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Cheval Blanc Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This fragrance does not announce itself. Bergamot and vetiver give it structure, but the florals keep it from feeling austere. It works best when you want to smell present without screaming.Bal d'Afrique
Not for those who want to fill a room. This is intimate, skin-close luxury, the fragrance people notice when they're already standing beside you. The powdery softness reads like a modern.Cheval Blanc Paris
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Cheval Blanc Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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