Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. KAOS
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | KAOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2009 | 1990 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
KAOS
White Floral
Woody
Fruity
Powdery
Citrus
Floral
Fresh
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
ApricotFloral NotesMelonPearPlum
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
CyclamenJasmineLily of the ValleyRoseRosewood
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
AmberCedarwoodMuskSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | KAOS | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
A 1990s chypre that still knows how to start something. The citrus hits confident, the drydown holds close, and somewhere between the two there's a woman who doesn't need you to agree with her.KAOS
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | KAOS | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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