Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Sacred Water
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Sacred Water?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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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 Sacred Water?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Sacred Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Guillaume Flavigny |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Sacred Water smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Sacred Water
Citrus
Marine
Amber
Aquatic
Animalic
Aromatic
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Sacred Water share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
GingerCitronMandarin Orange
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
SeaweedMagnoliaOrange Blossom
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
AmbergrisCedarAmyris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
MagnoliaOrange Blossom
Citric Notes
Bergamot
CitronMandarin Orange
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Sacred Water work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Sacred Water?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Sacred Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Sacred Water?
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)
Marine fragrances typically feature fresh, aquatic, transparent notes. Sacred Water takes a different approach. The marine and white florals together create something with texture and complexity.Sacred Water
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