Shi-sõ
NomenclatureEau de parfum2017
Side by side
Shi-sõ vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Is Shi-sõ better than Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Blackcurrant
greenaromatic
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 Shi-sõ and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Shi-sõ | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Bertrand Duchaufour | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Shi-sõ and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) smell?
Shi-sõ
Green
Aromatic
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Soft Spicy
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shi-sõ and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) share?
Top—
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
ShisoRhubarbMintBlackcurrantIvyLemon Verbena
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
AniseCardamomGlycolierral
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
RhubarbBlackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Citric Notes
Lemon Verbena
Bergamot
Green Notes
Ivy
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Shi-sõ and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shi-sõ or Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Shi-sõ | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Shi-sõ and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Most green fragrances play it safe, a little citrus, a little vetiver, call it a day. Shi-sõ doesn't flinch. That metallic snap in the opening is a statement: this is herbaceous and a little strange.Shi-sõ
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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