Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Notte Bianca
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Notte Bianca | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Mark Buxton |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Notte Bianca
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Earthy
Musky
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BergamotPink GrapefruitOrange
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Cashmere WoodStar AniseClary SageCloveArtemisia
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
VetiverTonka BeanWhite MuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Notte Bianca | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 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
Some fragrances ask politely. This one doesn't. The absinth and star anise don't wait for permission, they arrive confrontational, unapologetic, vital. Vetiver keeps the sillage grounded, not soft.Notte Bianca
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Notte Bianca | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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