Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Nymphéas
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Nymphéas?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Nymphéas projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
woodyaromaticearthyfloralfreshgreen
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 Nymphéas?
| Bal d'Afrique | Nymphéas | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Shabnam Tavakol |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Nymphéas smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Nymphéas
Aquatic
Aromatic
Fresh
Earthy
Woody
Mossy
White Floral
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Nymphéas share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Aquatic Notes
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
MateLily of the ValleyLotus
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
OakmossVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Lily of the ValleyLotus
Green Notes
Vetiver
MateVetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Nymphéas work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Nymphéas?
| Bal d'Afrique | Nymphéas | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Nymphéas?
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 is the fragrance for someone who finds most aquatics too one-note. The mate adds a slight bitterness that stops the water from going flat. It's still calm. Still soft. But it has a spine.Nymphéas
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Nymphéas
| Bal d'Afrique | Nymphéas | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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