Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Sparkling Sugar
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Sparkling Sugar?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Shared notes
MuskJasmineBlackcurrantTonka Bean Absolute
powdery
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 (Eau de Parfum) and Sparkling Sugar?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Sparkling Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Sparkling Sugar smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Sparkling Sugar
Fruity
Musky
Powdery
Sweet
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Sparkling Sugar share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
El Salvadorian ambrette seedBlackcurrant
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
SugarPeach NectarJasmine
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
White MuskWoody NotesTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
Jasmine
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Peach NectarBlackcurrant
Musk
Musk
White Musk
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean Absolute
Tonka Bean
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Woody Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Sparkling Sugar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Sparkling Sugar?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Sparkling Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Eau de Parfum) and Sparkling Sugar?
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)
The clean aesthetic went sweet. Very sweet. But here's the thing: cassis berries and a musk that remembers it came from a seed mean this doesn't read like candy on everyone.Sparkling Sugar
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