Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Le Musc
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Le Musc | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Hamid Merati-Kashani |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Le Musc
Musky
Powdery
Vanilla
Woody
Floral
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Floral NotesJasmine
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
VanillaPraline
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
SandalwoodCedarwoodWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Le Musc | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 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)
White musk can smell like nothing. Or baby powder. Le Musc threads in praline and jasmine to make it feel warm, almost edible, without cloying. The result is clean without being cold.Le Musc