Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Dewy Desert
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Dewy Desert?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskVioletCedarwood
woodyfloralvioletpowdery
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 Dewy Desert?
| 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
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Dewy Desert smell?
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
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Dewy Desert share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Ambrette SeedSapodilla
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
SandalwoodVioletMagnolia
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
MuskIce CreamCedarwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
VioletMagnolia
Musk
Musk
Ambrette SeedMusk
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
SandalwoodCedarwood
Green Notes
Vetiver
Sapodilla
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Dewy Desert work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Dewy Desert?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Dewy Desert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Dewy Desert?
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
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