Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Perpetua
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Perpetua?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
CedarwoodJasmine
woodyaromaticfloralfresh
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 Perpetua?
| Bal d'Afrique | Perpetua | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait |
| Launched | 2009 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Perpetua smell?
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
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Perpetua share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
NeroliLemon
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
JasmineAmber
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
CoumarinCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Jasmine
Citric Notes
Bergamot
NeroliLemon
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Perpetua work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Perpetua?
| Bal d'Afrique | Perpetua | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Perpetua?
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
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Perpetua
| Bal d'Afrique | Perpetua | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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