Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Purple Satin
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Purple Satin?
Purple Satin projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
Jasmine
green
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 Purple Satin?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Purple Satin | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Sylvie Fischer, Jérôme di Marino |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Purple Satin smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Purple Satin
Amber
Sweet
Ozonic
White Floral
Aquatic
Lactonic
Green
Nutty
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Purple Satin share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Violet Leaf
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Jasmine
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
PralineAmberMoss
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Purple Satin?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Purple Satin | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Purple Satin?
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)
The praline is the point. Not the afterthought, it opens the door. Combined with violet leaf's cool shimmer and jasmine's creamy warmth, this walks the line between Baccarat Rouge 540's fanbase and.Purple Satin
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