Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Perpetua
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Perpetua | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait |
| Launched | 2009 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Perpetua
Citrus
White Floral
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh
Amber
Floral
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
NeroliLemon
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
JasmineAmber
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
CoumarinCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Perpetua | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 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
Here's the thing about coumarin, that hay-like sweetness. Most fragrances bury it beneath other notes. Perpetua lets it breathe. Some will call it the best part. Others won't know what hit them.Perpetua
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Perpetua | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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