Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. No. 22 Hamburg
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than No. 22 Hamburg?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while No. 22 Hamburg projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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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 No. 22 Hamburg?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | No. 22 Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and No. 22 Hamburg smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
No. 22 Hamburg
Woody
Aromatic
Green
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and No. 22 Hamburg share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
MintAquatic Notes
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
CedarSandalwood
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Iris FlowerWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or No. 22 Hamburg?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | No. 22 Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 No. 22 Hamburg?
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 fragrances want you to notice them. This one wants you to trust it. The peppermint doesn't sweeten, it cuts through the air like a blade, leaving the woods and that powdery iris to do the real.No. 22 Hamburg
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