Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Bitter Mandarin
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Bitter Mandarin?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
Bergamot
powdery
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 Bitter Mandarin?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Bitter Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Cologne (approximately 10-15%) |
| Launched | 2009 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Michel Almairac |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Bitter Mandarin smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Bitter Mandarin
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Iris
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Bitter Mandarin share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
BergamotPetitgrain
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Mandarin Orange
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
AmberIris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Bitter Mandarin?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Bitter Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Bitter Mandarin?
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)
This is citrus that knows when to stop. Bright enough to make a room notice, restrained enough that it never demands attention. The bitter note isn't a warning, it's a promise.Bitter Mandarin
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