Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Koronos
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Koronos?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodyvioletpowdery
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 Koronos?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Koronos | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Koronos smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Koronos
Amber
Iris
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Woody
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Koronos share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
FrankincenseGingerHoney pomelo
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
IrisOrange Blossom
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
BenzoinBalsam Fir
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Koronos?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Koronos | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Koronos?
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)
What Koronos does is refuse to be pinned down. Church incense one moment, olive grove brightness the next. That's not confusion, that's the whole point. You wear the tension, not the resolution.Koronos
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