Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Lesedi La Rona III
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Lesedi La Rona III?
Lesedi La Rona III rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Shared notes
BergamotViolet
woody
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 Lesedi La Rona III?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Lesedi La Rona III | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Lesedi La Rona III smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Lesedi La Rona III
Amber
Rose
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Citrus
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Lesedi La Rona III share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
SaffronBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
RoseViolet
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
LabdanumPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
RoseViolet
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean Absolute
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Lesedi La Rona III work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Lesedi La Rona III?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Lesedi La Rona III | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Lesedi La Rona III?
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)
Some fragrances ask politely to be noticed. This one doesn't need to. The saffron opening is a statement, the Grasse rose commands for hours, and the vanilla base won't quit.Lesedi La Rona III
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