Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Orchid Bloom
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Orchid Bloom?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
floralpowderyfresh
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 Orchid Bloom?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Orchid Bloom | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Carlos Benaïm |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Orchid Bloom smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Orchid Bloom
Fruity
Sweet
Floral
Musky
Powdery
Fresh
Sour
Lactonic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Orchid Bloom share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Red Berries
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Orchid
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
Orchid
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Red Berries
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Orchid Bloom work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Orchid Bloom?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Orchid Bloom | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Orchid Bloom?
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 is the fragrance for someone who walks into a room and doesn't need to announce themselves. Orchid Bloom wears like a quiet confidence, the kind that gets remembered long after you've left.Orchid Bloom
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