Florane
NishaneEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Florane vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Florane | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Carbonnel | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Florane
Aromatic
Powdery
Woody
Violet
Fresh
White Floral
Citrus
Soft Spicy
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
BlackcurrantGrapefruit
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
VioletLily of the ValleyJasmineAmber
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
Hinoki CypressVanillaMusk
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Florane | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Moderate sillage is the trade-off here. Some want a room-filler. Others, the ones who choose Florane, get something that stays close, intimate, yours. The powdery-violet drydown rewards patience.Florane
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)