Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Vert Reseda
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Vert Reseda?
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
Mood overlap
aromaticpowderyfloralfreshgreen
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 Vert Reseda?
| Bal d'Afrique | Vert Reseda | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Jean-Claude Delville |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Vert Reseda smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Vert Reseda
Floral
Green
Sweet
Fresh
White Floral
Aromatic
Balsamic
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Vert Reseda share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
GalbanumMignonette
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
PeonyGardenia
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
SandalwoodIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
PeonyGardenia
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Vert Reseda work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Vert Reseda?
| Bal d'Afrique | Vert Reseda | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vert Reseda?
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
This is the fragrance for someone who wants green without the whole forest. The galbanum hits first, bright, sharp, immediate, then quietly hands off to flowers.Vert Reseda
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Vert Reseda
| Bal d'Afrique | Vert Reseda | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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