Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Violaceum 2
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Violaceum 2?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Violet
earthypowderyvioletfloralfresh
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 Violaceum 2?
| Bal d'Afrique | Violaceum 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Daphné Bugey |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Violaceum 2 smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Violaceum 2
Powdery
Violet
Iris
Soft Spicy
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Floral
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Violaceum 2 share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Carrot Seed
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Iris
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
LeatherVioletSaffron
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Violaceum 2?
| Bal d'Afrique | Violaceum 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Violaceum 2?
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
Some fragrances want to be liked. This one wants to be remembered. The violet isn't the powdered grandmother kind, it's root and earth and something almost medicinal underneath.Violaceum 2
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Violaceum 2
| Bal d'Afrique | Violaceum 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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