Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. White Tulip & Barley
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) peaks in summer, while White Tulip & Barley belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | White Tulip & Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2009 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Alberto Morillas |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
White Tulip & Barley
Aromatic
Floral
Herbal
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Citrus
Musky
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
CalendulaBergamotBlackcurrant
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
White TulipOrange BlossomCyclamen
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
BarleyMuskSandalwoodCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | White Tulip & Barley | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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)
This won't fill a room. That's the point. Soft enough to wear every day, interesting enough to be worth remembering. The barley keeps it grounded. Not a statement, a preference.White Tulip & Barley