Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
Bal d'Afrique peaks in spring, while Dark Amber & Ginger Lily belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Dark Amber & Ginger Lily | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Andrea Lupo |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
Warm Spicy
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Floral
Fresh
Powdery
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Black cardamomPink PepperGinger
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
OrchidRoseJasmineWater Lily
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Black AmberFrankincenseSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Dark Amber & Ginger Lily | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 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
This one confused people for years, the name suggests something heavy and dark, but the water lily and rose heart keep it feeling airy and feminine despite the oud and leather in the base.Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Dark Amber & Ginger Lily | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| ≈ 50 ml | $235.00ecosmetics · 1.6 oz | $122.49fragrancenet · 1.7 oz |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | $188.99fragrancenet |
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