Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Impossible Bouquet Olene
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Impossible Bouquet Olene?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Jasmine
floralfreshgreen
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bal d'Afrique and Impossible Bouquet Olene?
| Bal d'Afrique | Impossible Bouquet Olene | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | EDP |
| Launched | 2009 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Impossible Bouquet Olene smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Impossible Bouquet Olene
White Floral
Floral
Green
Fresh
Yellow Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Impossible Bouquet Olene share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
HoneysuckleNarcissus
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
WisteriaJasmine
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Green NotesWhite Flowers
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
HoneysuckleWisteriaJasmineNarcissusWhite Flowers
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Impossible Bouquet Olene work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Impossible Bouquet Olene?
| Bal d'Afrique | Impossible Bouquet Olene | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Impossible Bouquet Olene?
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
Olene comes close to safe, and that's the draw. This is the fragrance for someone who wants white florals at full volume without the headache. It's a confident choice.Impossible Bouquet Olene
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Impossible Bouquet Olene
| Bal d'Afrique | Impossible Bouquet Olene | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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