Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Guilty Story
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Guilty Story projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Guilty Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Joshua Mihan |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Guilty Story
Woody
Warm Spicy
Tobacco
Cinnamon
Metallic
Powdery
Balsamic
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
BergamotBlack Pepper
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
SaffronChinese Cinnamon WoodTobacco
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
SandalwoodCashmere Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Guilty Story | |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
This isn't a safe choice. That's the point. The tobacco here isn't the sweet kind that wraps you in amber, it's sharper, edged with black pepper and a quiet heat underneath.Guilty Story