Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Dewy Desert
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Dewy Desert | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Dewy Desert
Musky
Powdery
Woody
Floral
Sweet
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Ambrette SeedSapodilla
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
SandalwoodVioletMagnolia
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
MuskIce CreamCedarwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Dewy Desert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| 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 fresh fragrances play it straight. Dewy Desert doesn't. The musky, soapy opening is familiar, then something warmer arrives. Fruit-adjacent, skin-close.Dewy Desert