Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Electra Gaze
Bal d'Afrique peaks in spring, while Electra Gaze belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Electra Gaze | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Vincent Ricord |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Electra Gaze
White Floral
Citrus
Tuberose
Animalic
Lactonic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
MilkMuskSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Electra Gaze | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Tuberose doesn't whisper. It arrives. The milk note keeps it from screaming, but only just, a warm cream that softens the blow without diluting the statement.Electra Gaze
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Electra Gaze | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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