The Matcha 26
Le LaboEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
The Matcha 26 vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Is The Matcha 26 better than Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
The Matcha 26 peaks in spring, while Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vetiver
woodypowderyaromaticgreenearthy
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 The Matcha 26 and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| The Matcha 26 | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Frank Voelkl | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do The Matcha 26 and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) smell?
The Matcha 26
Woody
Fruity
Citrus
Powdery
Aromatic
Green
Sweet
Earthy
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Matcha 26 and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) share?
Top
Bitter OrangeFig
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
Green Tea
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
CedarVetiver
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Green Notes
Green TeaFigVetiver
Vetiver
Citric Notes
Bitter Orange
Bergamot
Woody Notes
Cedar
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do The Matcha 26 and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Matcha 26 or Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| The Matcha 26 | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Matcha 26 and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
This is not a fragrance for everyone. If you need something that announces itself in a room, move along. But if you appreciate green tea and vetiver working in quiet tandem with fig and cedarwood,.The Matcha 26
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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