Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Mandarin Carnival
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Mandarin Carnival?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Weather & season fit
Musk
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 Mandarin Carnival?
| Bal d'Afrique | Mandarin Carnival | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Mandarin Carnival smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Mandarin Carnival
Citrus
Fruity
Aquatic
Musky
White Floral
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Mandarin Carnival share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Mandarin OrangeTamarindBitter Almond
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Orange BlossomWhite Peach
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Aquatic NotesMuskRoseCashmere Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Orange BlossomRose
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
White PeachTamarind
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Mandarin Orange
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Mandarin Carnival work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Mandarin Carnival?
| Bal d'Afrique | Mandarin Carnival | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mandarin Carnival?
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
Most citrus scents play it safe. This one doesn't. The tamarind pushes it somewhere warmer, almost exotic, and it actually works. Moderate projection keeps it intimate.Mandarin Carnival
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Mandarin Carnival
| Bal d'Afrique | Mandarin Carnival | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 50 ml | $235.00ecosmetics · 1.6 oz | $72.09fragrancenet · 50ml |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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