Velvet Night 76
Krigler1976
Side by side
Velvet Night 76 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
| Velvet Night 76 | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1976 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Liliane Krigler | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Velvet Night 76
White Floral
Citrus
Tuberose
Woody
Musky
Vanilla
Powdery
Animalic
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
BergamotOrange Blossom
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
JasmineTuberose
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
CedarVanillaMusk
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Velvet Night 76 | 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
The jasmine-tuberose heart is lush, but there's something underneath. A skin-close warmth that reads as intimate rather than sweet. Powdery? Yes. But the kind of powdery that comes from 1976.Velvet Night 76
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)