Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Signature Vang
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Signature Vang?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BergamotVioletCedarVetiverBlackcurrantJasmineCyclamenMusk
woodyaromaticpowderyvioletfloral
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 Signature Vang?
| Bal d'Afrique | Signature Vang | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Signature Vang smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Signature Vang
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
White Floral
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Violet
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Signature Vang share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BergamotOrange BlossomLemonAfrican pot marigoldBlackcurrant
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
VetiverCedarAmberMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
VioletJasmineOrange BlossomCyclamen
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemon
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
Cedar
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Signature Vang work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Signature Vang?
| Bal d'Afrique | Signature Vang | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Signature Vang?
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
Community calls it office-safe, but that undersells it. There's real depth here. The way African pot marigold threads through the citrus creates something with actual presence.Signature Vang
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Signature Vang
| Bal d'Afrique | Signature Vang | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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