Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Here Comes The Son
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Here Comes The Son | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Cristiano Canali |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Here Comes The Son
Woody
Amber
Powdery
Musky
Iris
Warm Spicy
Lactonic
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
AmbretteBenzoinBergamot
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
JavanolSandalwoodIrisOrange Blossom
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
MuscenoneLabdanumTobacco
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Here Comes The Son | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 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
Most fougères play it safe, fresh, clean, forgettable. Here Comes The Son leans into the unconventional: ambrette's creaminess against tobacco's edge, powdery iris cutting through warm resin.Here Comes The Son
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Here Comes The Son | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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