Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Éminence
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Éminence projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Éminence | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Céline Ellena |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Éminence
Woody
Aromatic
Green
Iris
Patchouli
Powdery
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Aquatic Notes
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Cedarwood
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Patchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Éminence | |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Quiet, but the kind of quiet that gets remembered. This isn't a fragrance that walks into a room announcing itself, it drives, unhurried and deliberate, leaving a trace that lingers.Éminence