Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Exquise
Exquise rates higher with the community, while Bal d'Afrique wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Exquise | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Exquise
Fruity
Green
Floral
Woody
Citrus
Sweet
Herbal
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Mandarin orange zest
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Peach BlossomBlackcurrant
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
VanillaCedarFig Leaf
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Exquise | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 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
What makes this different: the fig leaf stays present throughout wear. That bitter, green, almost herbal quality remains, providing structure. Italian mandarin zest and blackcurrant bring tart.Exquise
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Exquise | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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