Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Queen of The Night
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin, while Queen of The Night projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Green Mandarin OrangeBergamotClove
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Orange BlossomPittosporumJasmine
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
MuskSandalwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 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 |
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)
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