Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. The Matcha 26
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than The Matcha 26?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) peaks in summer, while The Matcha 26 belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
woodyaromaticearthypowderygreen
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 The Matcha 26?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | The Matcha 26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Frank Voelkl |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and The Matcha 26 smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
The Matcha 26
Woody
Fruity
Citrus
Powdery
Aromatic
Green
Sweet
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and The Matcha 26 share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Bitter OrangeFig
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Green Tea
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
CedarVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
Green TeaFigVetiver
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bitter Orange
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and The Matcha 26 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or The Matcha 26?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | The Matcha 26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and The Matcha 26?
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 not a fragrance for everyone. If you need something that announces itself in a room, move along. But if you appreciate green tea and vetiver working in quiet tandem with fig and cedarwood,.The Matcha 26
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