Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Basala
Bal d'Afrique peaks in spring, while Basala belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
LavenderClary SageBasilRosemaryBergamotNeroliArtemisiaGreen NotesFruity Notes
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
CarawayRoseCinnamonBalsam FirCarnationJasmine
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
LeatherLabdanumCedarOakmossAmberPatchouliMuskCoconut
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Basala | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 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
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
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Basala | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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