Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. H&M Les Cayes Vetyver
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
GrapefruitLemonNutmeg
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Carrot SeedVioletJasmine
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
VetiverGuaiac WoodRed Cedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 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
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 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
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | H&M Les Cayes Vetyver | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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