Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Lavanda
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Lavanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2009 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Quentin Bisch |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Lavanda
Lavender
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Herbal
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
—Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
—Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Lavender
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Lavanda | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Bal d'Afrique is one of Byredo's more accessible fragrances for everyday wear. It does not demand attention but rewards those who notice it. If you prefer scents that announce themselves from across.Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Most lavender fragrances play masculine. This one doesn't. The green, herbaceous edge is still there, but it's wrapped in something soft and almost powdery, like afternoon sun on linen.Lavanda