Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. HC8 Sal de Mar
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than HC8 Sal de Mar?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while HC8 Sal de Mar projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotJasmineViolet
woodyaromaticfloralpowdery
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 HC8 Sal de Mar?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | HC8 Sal de Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and HC8 Sal de Mar smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
HC8 Sal de Mar
Citrus
White Floral
Aromatic
Woody
Herbal
Salty
Amber
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and HC8 Sal de Mar share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
BergamotMandarin OrangeSage
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
JasmineSea SaltViolet
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
PatchouliRosewoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
JasmineViolet
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Rosewood
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and HC8 Sal de Mar work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or HC8 Sal de Mar?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | HC8 Sal de Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and HC8 Sal de Mar?
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)
Jasmine and sea salt sounds like a skincare product, but here they find unexpected harmony. The jasmine stays floral and green, offering sweetness without heaviness.HC8 Sal de Mar
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