Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Cedre
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Cedre projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Cedre | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2003 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Norbert Bijaoui |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Cedre
Woody
Powdery
Citrus
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Violet
Musky
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
VioletBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
CedarwoodNutmegCardamom
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Cedre | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
This is cedar that remembers it grew from bark and soil, not a lab. The earthy warmth of cedar outlasts most fragrances, lingering in a way that feels natural and grounded.Cedre
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Cedre | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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