Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Sel Océan
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Sel Océan?
Bal d'Afrique wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
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 Sel Océan?
| Bal d'Afrique | Sel Océan | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Sel Océan smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Sel Océan
White Floral
Salty
Fruity
Marine
Yellow Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Sel Océan share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Pink sea salt
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Honeysuckle
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Lily of the Valley
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
HoneysuckleLily of the Valley
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Sel Océan work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Sel Océan?
| Bal d'Afrique | Sel Océan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Sel Océan?
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 isn't the fragrance that fills a room. It's the one you catch yourself, honeysuckle and salt staying close, personal, like you just stepped out of the ocean and haven't dried off yet.Sel Océan
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Sel Océan
| Bal d'Afrique | Sel Océan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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