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    Side by side

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Blanc Ensoleille

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Blanc Ensoleille
    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)Blanc Ensoleille
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20092023
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteOlivia Giacobetti
    Best seasonSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Floral
    Violet
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Green

    Blanc Ensoleille

    Coconut
    Musky
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Lactonic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Bergamot
    Heart
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Coconut Milk
    Base
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
    MuskWoody Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Blanc Ensoleille
    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)Blanc Ensoleille
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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 divides people. Not into haters and fans, into those who want a fragrance that announces itself and those who want one that just IS. Blanc Ensoleille picks a side.Blanc Ensoleille