Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Cloud 9
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Cloud 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Cloud 9
Musky
Herbal
Powdery
Aromatic
Woody
Floral
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Chamomile
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
JasmineGeranium
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
MuskSandalwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Cloud 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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 the fragrance for someone who wants to smell good without conversation. No loud entrances, no performance. Just the quiet confidence of a scent that works and keeps working, herbal, powdery.Cloud 9
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Cloud 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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