Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Above the Waves
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Above the Waves?
Bal d'Afrique wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
CedarwoodBergamotVetiver
woodyaromaticgreen
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 Above the Waves?
| Bal d'Afrique | Above the Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Mathieu Nardin |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Above the Waves smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Above the Waves
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Green
Warm Spicy
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Above the Waves share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BergamotFrankincense
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Black TeaOolong TeaRose
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
CypressCedarwoodVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Above the Waves?
| Bal d'Afrique | Above the Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Above the Waves?
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
If you came here expecting another rose-and-oud monster, this will feel like a cold brew on a rainy day. Its tea-driven heart does not flinch from its own beautiful austerity.Above the Waves
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Above the Waves
| Bal d'Afrique | Above the Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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