Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Pale Blue Eyes
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Pale Blue Eyes?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
VioletVetiver
woodyaromaticearthypowderyvioletgreen
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 Pale Blue Eyes?
| Bal d'Afrique | Pale Blue Eyes | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Pale Blue Eyes smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Pale Blue Eyes
Woody
Powdery
Violet
Green
Aromatic
White Floral
Musky
Tuberose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Pale Blue Eyes share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrant Bud
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
TuberoseViolet
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
CashmeranSandalwoodVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
TuberoseViolet
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
Sandalwood
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Pale Blue Eyes work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Pale Blue Eyes?
| Bal d'Afrique | Pale Blue Eyes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Pale Blue Eyes?
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
The opening of Pale Blue Eyes arrives with a crisp, almost austere quality, citrus and blackcurrant creating a cool initial impression that feels deliberately restrained.Pale Blue Eyes
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Pale Blue Eyes
| Bal d'Afrique | Pale Blue Eyes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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