Dewy Desert
ESSNCEEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Dewy Desert vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Dewy Desert | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Dewy Desert
Musky
Powdery
Woody
Floral
Sweet
Violet
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Ambrette SeedSapodilla
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
SandalwoodVioletMagnolia
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
MuskIce CreamCedarwoodAmber
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Dewy Desert | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Most fresh fragrances play it straight. Dewy Desert doesn't. The musky, soapy opening is familiar, then something warmer arrives. Fruit-adjacent, skin-close.Dewy Desert
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)