Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Ascension
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Ascension?
Ascension projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotCedarVetiverMusk
woodyaromaticpowderyfloral
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 Ascension?
| Bal d'Afrique | Ascension | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Chris Classic |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Ascension smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Ascension
Woody
Floral
Aromatic
Musky
Fruity
Aquatic
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Ascension share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Blue LotusFigVetiverPapyrus
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
SandalwoodCedarMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
FigVetiverPapyrus
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
SandalwoodCedar
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Ascension work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Ascension?
| Bal d'Afrique | Ascension | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Ascension?
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
There are plenty of fresh fragrances that stay clean. Ascension doesn't. That bergamot arrives with an edge, sharp and assertive in a way that feels deliberate.Ascension
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Ascension
| Bal d'Afrique | Ascension | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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