Queen of The Night
GrandifloraEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Queen of The Night vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Is Queen of The Night better than Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) wears longer on skin, while Queen of The Night projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskBergamotJasmine
freshfloralpowderywoody
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 Queen of The Night and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Queen of The Night | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Queen of The Night and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) smell?
Queen of The Night
White Floral
Fresh
Sweet
Citrus
Floral
Amber
Powdery
Aldehydic
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Queen of The Night and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) share?
Top
Green Mandarin OrangeBergamotClove
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
Orange BlossomPittosporumJasmine
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
MuskSandalwoodPatchouli
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Orange BlossomPittosporumJasmine
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
Citric Notes
Green Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Bergamot
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Queen of The Night and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Queen of The Night or Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Queen of The Night | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Queen of The Night and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
White florals usually exit early. Queen of the Night plays a different game, jasmine and orange blossom stage their performance, then yield to warm woods and musk.Queen of The Night
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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