Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Dubai Reverie
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Dubai Reverie projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Dubai Reverie | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Bertrand Duchaufour, Bérengère Bourgarel |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Dubai Reverie
Citrus
Woody
Fruity
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Fresh
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Spanish clementineLitchiBlackcurrant
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Ivory Coast GingerVanilla
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
VetiverAmberWhite MuskCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Dubai Reverie | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
What makes this work is the vetiver in the drydown. Without it, you'd have a sweet fruit fragrance that disappears by noon. With it, you get warmth that lingers and a complexity that rewards the.Dubai Reverie
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Dubai Reverie | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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