Verde di Persia
Farmacia SS. AnnunziataEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Verde di Persia vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Is Verde di Persia better than Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Verde di Persia projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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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 Verde di Persia and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Verde di Persia | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Luca Maffei | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Verde di Persia and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) smell?
Verde di Persia
Fruity
Green
Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Soft Spicy
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Verde di Persia and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) share?
Top
Green AppleBlackcurrantDavanaLemonOrange
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
ApricotOsmanthusRosePistachio Blossom
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
MuskAmberwoodPatchouliRosewood
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
OsmanthusRosePistachio Blossom
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
Fruity Notes
ApricotGreen AppleBlackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Citric Notes
LemonOrange
Bergamot
Woody Notes
AmberwoodRosewood
Cedarwood
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Verde di Persia and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Verde di Persia or Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Verde di Persia | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Verde di Persia and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
The sweet-synthetic Gourmand tag is earned, not apologetic. If you've ever caught the scent of someone across a room and thought that smells expensive without being loud, this is probably it.Verde di Persia
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)
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