Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Verde di Persia
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Verde di Persia?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Verde di Persia projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskBlackcurrant
woodyaromaticfloralfreshgreen
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 Verde di Persia?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Verde di Persia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Luca Maffei |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Verde di Persia smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Verde di Persia
Fruity
Green
Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Verde di Persia share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Green AppleBlackcurrantDavanaLemonOrange
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
ApricotOsmanthusRosePistachio Blossom
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
MuskAmberwoodPatchouliRosewood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
OsmanthusRosePistachio Blossom
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
ApricotGreen AppleBlackcurrant
Citric Notes
Bergamot
LemonOrange
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
AmberwoodRosewood
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Verde di Persia work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Verde di Persia?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Verde di Persia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Verde di Persia?
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 sweet-synthetic Gourmand tag is earned, not apologetic. If you've ever caught the scent of someone across a room and thought that smells expensive without being loud, this is probably it.Verde di Persia
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