Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Moss Temple
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Moss Temple?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Moss Temple projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
woodyaromaticearthyvioletpowdery
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 Moss Temple?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Moss Temple | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Moss Temple smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Moss Temple
Woody
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Citrus
Iris
Aromatic
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Moss Temple share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
CypressGingerMandarin Orange
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
IrisLily of the ValleyOkoumé
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
MossMuskSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Moss Temple?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Moss Temple | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Moss Temple?
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 powdery done differently, not the baby-powder kind, but the kind that smells like the moment sunlight finally breaks through clouds. The moss and sandalwood ground it in a way that keeps the.Moss Temple
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