Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Only You
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Only You?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BergamotVioletCedarVetiverJasmineMusk
woodyaromaticearthypowderyvioletfresh
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 Only You?
| Bal d'Afrique | Only You | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Only You smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Only You
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Powdery
Violet
Musky
Amber
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Only You share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
LemonBergamotNeroli
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
VioletCedarJasmine
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
VetiverMuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
VioletJasmine
Citric Notes
Bergamot
LemonBergamotNeroli
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
Cedar
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Only You work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Only You?
| Bal d'Afrique | Only You | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Only You?
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
A lesser-known Russian house made a fragrance that punches well above its weight. The citrus opening hits harder than you'd expect from this price point.Only You
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Only You
| Bal d'Afrique | Only You | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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