Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Above The Clouds
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Above The Clouds projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique | Above The Clouds | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Meng Gu |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Above The Clouds
Floral
Woody
Citrus
Fresh
White Floral
Green
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
BergamotCitrusesCardamom
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Lily of the ValleyWhite MagnoliaBamboo LeafWhite TeaOrris RootBorneol
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
AmbergrisAmbretteCedarwoodSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique | Above The Clouds | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 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
This fragrance isn't about projecting. It's about what stays close, a quiet presence that doesn't announce itself. The bamboo leaf and white tea keep things meditative, almost austere.Above The Clouds
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Bal d'Afrique | Above The Clouds | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $34.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $83.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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