Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Ukiyo-E
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Ukiyo-E?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Ukiyo-E projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
aromaticfloralfreshgreen
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 Ukiyo-E?
| Bal d'Afrique | Ukiyo-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Anaïs Biguine |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Ukiyo-E smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Ukiyo-E
Floral
Aromatic
Citrus
Green
Sweet
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Ukiyo-E share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Yuzu
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
DaphneGreen Tea
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
HeatherCherry Blossom
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
DaphneCherry Blossom
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Yuzu
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green Tea
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Ukiyo-E work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Ukiyo-E?
| Bal d'Afrique | Ukiyo-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Ukiyo-E?
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
It won't announce itself across a room. But the person next to you will notice, a softness, something green, a pause where perfume usually pushes. If you're after a fragrance that asks to be.Ukiyo-E
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Ukiyo-E
| Bal d'Afrique | Ukiyo-E | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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