Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
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Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Dirty Velvet
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Dirty Velvet?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) peaks in summer, while Dirty Velvet belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
woodyaromaticearthypowdery
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 Dirty Velvet?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Dirty Velvet | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Dirty Velvet smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Dirty Velvet
Woody
Tobacco
Sweet
Aromatic
Fruity
Salty
Earthy
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Dirty Velvet share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Grapefruit
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Tobacco LeafFig
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
VetiverSaltSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverFig
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Grapefruit
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Dirty Velvet work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Dirty Velvet?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Dirty Velvet | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 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 Dirty Velvet?
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)
This is tobacco doing what tobacco does best, bold, dry, and unwilling to apologize for itself. The fig keeps it from becoming a caricature, but make no mistake: this scent knows exactly what it is.Dirty Velvet
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