Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W.
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W.?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W. projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotMuskVetiver
woodypowderyfresh
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 C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W.?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W. | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Anne‑Sophie Behaghel |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W. smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W.
Citrus
Musky
Woody
Amber
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W. share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Bitter OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Ginger
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
AmbroxanVetiverWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W.?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W. | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W.?
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 synthetic citrus is the gamble here. Some find it jarring, others find it bracingly modern, a fragrance that refuses to apologize for being itself.C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W.
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