Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Gardez
Bal d'Afrique peaks in spring, while Gardez belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Gardez | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Gardez
Woody
Iris
Powdery
Fruity
Green
Earthy
Lactonic
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
ApricotBlackberry Leaf
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Orris RootRosewoodBlackcurrantJasmine
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
CedarwoodBlack LeatherPopcorn
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Gardez | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 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 fruity fragrances play it safe. Gardez doesn't. The drydown adds popcorn to black leather, and somehow it works. Not a crowd-pleaser. That's the point.Gardez
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Gardez | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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