Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Queen of The Night
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Queen of The Night?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin, while Queen of The Night projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotMuskJasmine
woodyfloralpowderyfresh
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 Queen of The Night?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Queen of The Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Bertrand Duchaufour |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Queen of The Night smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Queen of The Night
White Floral
Fresh
Sweet
Citrus
Floral
Amber
Powdery
Aldehydic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Queen of The Night share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Green Mandarin OrangeBergamotClove
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Orange BlossomPittosporumJasmine
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
MuskSandalwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
Orange BlossomPittosporumJasmine
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Green Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Queen of The Night work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Queen of The Night?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Queen of The Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Queen of The Night?
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)
White florals usually exit early. Queen of the Night plays a different game, jasmine and orange blossom stage their performance, then yield to warm woods and musk.Queen of The Night
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