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    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Velvet Night 76

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    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Velvet Night 76
    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)Velvet Night 76
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20091976
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteLiliane Krigler
    Best seasonSummerSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Floral
    Violet
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Green

    Velvet Night 76

    White Floral
    Citrus
    Tuberose
    Woody
    Musky
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    BergamotOrange Blossom
    Heart
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    JasmineTuberose
    Base
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
    CedarVanillaMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Velvet Night 76
    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)Velvet Night 76
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    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)
    The jasmine-tuberose heart is lush, but there's something underneath. A skin-close warmth that reads as intimate rather than sweet. Powdery? Yes. But the kind of powdery that comes from 1976.Velvet Night 76