Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Neroli Nasimba
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Neroli Nasimba?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
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 Neroli Nasimba?
| Bal d'Afrique | Neroli Nasimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Paul Guerlain |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Neroli Nasimba smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Neroli Nasimba
Citrus
White Floral
Aromatic
Woody
Green
Amber
Musky
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Neroli Nasimba share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Pink PepperCardamomMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
NeroliOrange BlossomPetitgrain
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Saffiano LeatherLeatherLabdanumVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Orange Blossom
Citric Notes
Bergamot
NeroliPetitgrainMandarin Orange
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Neroli Nasimba work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Neroli Nasimba?
| Bal d'Afrique | Neroli Nasimba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Neroli Nasimba?
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 leather-floral contrast here isn't a gimmick, it's a genuine tension. Neroli and orange blossom on one side, cool Saffiano on the other. Both sides pull. Neither wins.Neroli Nasimba
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Neroli Nasimba
| Bal d'Afrique | Neroli Nasimba | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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