Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. IV
Is Bal d'Afrique better than IV?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
BergamotBlackcurrantMusk
woodypowdery
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 IV?
| Bal d'Afrique | IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and IV smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
IV
Fruity
Vanilla
Powdery
White Floral
Woody
Sweet
Musky
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and IV share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BergamotBlackcurrantPlum
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
White FlowersRose
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
VanillaMuskSandalwoodLeather
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or IV?
| Bal d'Afrique | IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and IV?
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
This fragrance doesn't announce itself. It arrives, settles, and waits for you to notice. The fruit-vanilla-animalic trifecta is executed with restraint, sweetness that flirts rather than demands.IV
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and IV
| Bal d'Afrique | IV | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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