Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Vol d'Hirondelle
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Vol d'Hirondelle?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotVetiverJasmineMusk
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 Vol d'Hirondelle?
| Bal d'Afrique | Vol d'Hirondelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2009 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Vol d'Hirondelle smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Vol d'Hirondelle
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Herbal
Fresh Spicy
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Vol d'Hirondelle share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Petitgrain ParaguayBergamotRosewoodLemonArtemisiaMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
OrangewoodSpicy NotesRoseJasmine
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
VetiverMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
RoseJasmine
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Petitgrain ParaguayBergamotLemon
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
OrangewoodRosewood
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Vol d'Hirondelle work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Vol d'Hirondelle?
| Bal d'Afrique | Vol d'Hirondelle | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Vol d'Hirondelle?
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
The citrus opening is clean in a way that earns its confidence. This isn't the fragrance that fills a room. It's the one someone notices when you're already gone.Vol d'Hirondelle
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Vol d'Hirondelle
| Bal d'Afrique | Vol d'Hirondelle | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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