Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. H&M Les Cayes Vetyver
Is Bal d'Afrique better than H&M Les Cayes Vetyver?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
VioletCedarVetiverJasmine
woodyaromaticearthypowdery
This match is computed by our similarity model. 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 H&M Les Cayes Vetyver?
| Bal d'Afrique | H&M Les Cayes Vetyver | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Olivier Pescheux |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and H&M Les Cayes Vetyver smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
H&M Les Cayes Vetyver
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and H&M Les Cayes Vetyver share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
GrapefruitLemonNutmeg
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Carrot SeedVioletJasmine
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
VetiverGuaiac WoodRed Cedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
VioletJasmine
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
Guaiac WoodRed Cedar
Citric Notes
Bergamot
GrapefruitLemon
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and H&M Les Cayes Vetyver work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or H&M Les Cayes Vetyver?
| Bal d'Afrique | H&M Les Cayes Vetyver | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 H&M Les Cayes Vetyver?
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 vetiver that doesn't wallop you over the head, the citrus keeps it approachable, the powder keeps it interesting, and the price keeps it replaceable if you want to move on.H&M Les Cayes Vetyver
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and H&M Les Cayes Vetyver
| Bal d'Afrique | H&M Les Cayes Vetyver | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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