Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Contralto
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Contralto?
Contralto projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodyaromaticpowdery
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 Contralto?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Contralto | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Christian Provenzano |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Contralto smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Contralto
Woody
White Floral
Aromatic
Amber
Powdery
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Contralto share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Orange BlossomClovePink Pepper
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
ChestnutJuniper BerriesGuaiac Wood
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
CashmeranPeru BalsamVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Contralto?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Contralto | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Contralto?
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)
A fragrance that doesn't play it safe. The powdery sweetness is there, creamy vanilla, Peru balsam, that cashmere softness, but it's backed by a spiced heart that keeps it from drifting into safe.Contralto
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