Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Blackmusk
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Blackmusk projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Blackmusk | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Blackmusk
Amber
Musky
Floral
Woody
Powdery
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
—Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Floral NotesAmber
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
MuskWoody NotesBark
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Blackmusk | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| 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)
Most musks play it safe. This one doesn't. The bark comes through, the animalic breathes, and somewhere in the drydown there's a warmth that feels like it's been on your skin all day. Not linear.Blackmusk