Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Almond Cucumber
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Almond Cucumber?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
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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 Almond Cucumber?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Almond Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Julie Massé |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Almond Cucumber smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Almond Cucumber
Almond
Ozonic
Floral
Aquatic
Sweet
Nutty
Yellow Floral
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Almond Cucumber share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Cucumber
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
MimosaHeliotrope
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Almond WoodAlmond Blossom
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Almond Cucumber?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Almond Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Almond Cucumber?
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)
Cucumber at its most confident, green, aquatic, a little unapologetic. The almond doesn't apologize either. Together they make something strange that becomes inevitable.Almond Cucumber
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