Vol d'Hirondelle
Laurent Mazzone ParfumsEau de Toilette2012
Side by side
Vol d'Hirondelle vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Vol d'Hirondelle better than Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VetiverMuskBergamotJasmine
aromaticwoodygreen
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 Vol d'Hirondelle and Bal d'Afrique?
| Vol d'Hirondelle | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Vol d'Hirondelle and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Vol d'Hirondelle
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Herbal
Fresh Spicy
Green
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Vol d'Hirondelle and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
Petitgrain ParaguayBergamotRosewoodLemonArtemisiaMandarin Orange
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
OrangewoodSpicy NotesRoseJasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
VetiverMusk
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseJasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Citric Notes
Petitgrain ParaguayBergamotLemon
Bergamot
Woody Notes
OrangewoodRosewood
CedarwoodCedar
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Vol d'Hirondelle and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Vol d'Hirondelle or Bal d'Afrique?
| Vol d'Hirondelle | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Vol d'Hirondelle and Bal d'Afrique?
The citrus opening is clean in a way that earns its confidence. This isn't the fragrance that fills a room. It's the one someone notices when you're already gone.Vol d'Hirondelle
This fragrance does not announce itself. Bergamot and vetiver give it structure, but the florals keep it from feeling austere. It works best when you want to smell present without screaming.Bal d'Afrique
The hunt
Where to buy Vol d'Hirondelle and Bal d'Afrique
| Vol d'Hirondelle | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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