Éminence
Fine ScentsEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Éminence vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Éminence projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Éminence | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Céline Ellena | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Éminence
Woody
Aromatic
Green
Iris
Patchouli
Powdery
Earthy
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
Aquatic Notes
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
Cedarwood
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
Patchouli
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Éminence | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Quiet, but the kind of quiet that gets remembered. This isn't a fragrance that walks into a room announcing itself, it drives, unhurried and deliberate, leaving a trace that lingers.Éminence
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)