Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Historical Earth
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Historical Earth?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotVioletVetiverBlackcurrant
woodyaromaticfloralfreshgreen
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 Historical Earth?
| Bal d'Afrique | Historical Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Historical Earth smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Historical Earth
Woody
Green
Aromatic
Fruity
Citrus
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Historical Earth share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BlackcurrantBergamotLemon
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
TeaVioletLavender
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
BirchBalsamic NotesVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
VioletLavender
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemon
Green Notes
Vetiver
TeaVetiver
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
Birch
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Historical Earth work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Historical Earth?
| Bal d'Afrique | Historical Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Historical Earth?
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 unfold. This one descends. The opening is a dare, tart, bright, demanding attention, but underneath, birch smoke and vetiver are already waiting.Historical Earth
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Historical Earth
| Bal d'Afrique | Historical Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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