Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Vert Désir
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Vert Désir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Vert Désir
Green
Aromatic
Aquatic
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
—Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
MintLemonBergamotHerbaceous NotesOrange BlossomAbsinthe
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
CedarwoodWoody NotesAquatic Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Vert Désir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 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
Some fragrances try to soften their mint. Vert Désir doesn't. It's green, herbal, a little medicinal, and that unapologetic freshness is exactly why it stands apart from typical aquatic scents.Vert Désir
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Vert Désir | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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