Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. 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.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Green AppleBlackcurrantDavanaLemonOrange
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
ApricotOsmanthusRosePistachio Blossom
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
MuskAmberwoodPatchouliRosewood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 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
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)
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