Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive)
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive)?
Bal d'Afrique wears longer on skin, while Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive) projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotJasmineAfrican Marigold
woodyaromaticpowderyfloral
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 Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive)?
| Bal d'Afrique | Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Gaël Montero |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive) smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive)
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Sweet
Balsamic
Tuberose
Floral
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive) share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BergamotClary SagePeach
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
JasmineTuberoseMarigold
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
SandalwoodSuede
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive)?
| Bal d'Afrique | Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive)?
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 jasmine-sandalwood combination is Memo Paris at their most unabashed, tuberose amplifying the sweetness and warmth. If you've been searching for the white floral that actually delivers.Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive)
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive)
| Bal d'Afrique | Madurai (Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary Exclusive) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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