Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Irai Leima
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) | Irai Leima | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Gaël Montero |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Irai Leima
Aquatic
Fresh
Musky
Soft Spicy
Floral
Iris
Sweet
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Pink PepperGreen TangerineBlackcurrant Bud
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Water IrisDuchesse de Nemours PeonyNight Blooming Jasmine
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Aquatic NotesAmbrette
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Irai Leima | |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Some aquatics smell like freshener. Others smell like salt and sunscreen. Irai Leima is neither. It's aquatic the way light is aquatic, bright, still, cool at the surface.Irai Leima