Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Basala
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Basala?
Bal d'Afrique peaks in spring, while Basala belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
BergamotCedarJasmineMusk
woodyaromaticfloralgreen
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 Basala?
| Bal d'Afrique | Basala | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2009 | 1993 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Dominique Preyssas |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Basala smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Basala
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Herbal
Green
Lavender
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Basala share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
LavenderClary SageBasilRosemaryBergamotNeroliArtemisiaGreen NotesFruity Notes
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
CarawayRoseCinnamonBalsam FirCarnationJasmine
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
LeatherLabdanumCedarOakmossAmberPatchouliMuskCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
LavenderRoseCarnationJasmine
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotNeroli
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
CoconutFruity Notes
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
Cedar
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green Notes
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Basala work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Basala?
| Bal d'Afrique | Basala | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Basala?
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 1990s were drowning in aquatics and clean freshies. Basala went the opposite direction, a bold, leathery chypre with enough herbal complexity to smell like nothing else on the market.Basala
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Basala
| Bal d'Afrique | Basala | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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