Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Not Your Baby
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Not Your Baby?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
BergamotTonka Bean AbsoluteViolet
woodyaromaticfloralvioletpowdery
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 Not Your Baby?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Not Your Baby | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Not Your Baby smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Not Your Baby
Powdery
Yellow Floral
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Violet
Floral
Woody
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Not Your Baby share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
CardamomBergamot
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
MimosaViolet
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Vanilla milkTonka BeanSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Not Your Baby?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Not Your Baby | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Not Your Baby?
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)
Not Your Baby earns its name at the opening then becomes unexpectedly tender. The cardamom-bergamot jolt is real, but the mimosa-violet heart is where it wins you over.Not Your Baby
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