Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Orchid Intense 2017
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Orchid Intense 2017?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
woodypowderyfreshgreen
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 Orchid Intense 2017?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Orchid Intense 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Intense |
| Launched | 2009 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Orchid Intense 2017 smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Orchid Intense 2017
Fruity
Amber
Fresh
Musky
Sweet
Aquatic
Woody
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Orchid Intense 2017 share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
PearApple
Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Amber
Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Woody NotesMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Orchid Intense 2017?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Orchid Intense 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Orchid Intense 2017?
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)
Zara made a fragrance that smells like the VS Bombshell DNA but stripped down and smarter. The synthetic tag? It just means clean, modern, and fuss-free. No projecting, no drama.Orchid Intense 2017
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