Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Oro Verde
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Oro Verde?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotVetiver
woodyaromaticgreen
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 Oro Verde?
| Bal d'Afrique | Oro Verde | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Adriana Medina-Baez |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Oro Verde smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Oro Verde
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Cannabis
Herbal
Green
Woody
Aquatic
Ozonic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Oro Verde share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BergamotHempMate
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
WatermelonBasilVetiver
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Palo SantoAmbergrisTree Moss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
HempMateVetiver
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Watermelon
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Oro Verde work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Oro Verde?
| Bal d'Afrique | Oro Verde | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Oro Verde?
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
Oro Verde takes a different path than typical aquatics. Cannabis, mate, and vetiver add an herbal, almost medicinal coolness that grounds the freshness and gives the scent unexpected depth.Oro Verde
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Oro Verde
| Bal d'Afrique | Oro Verde | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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