Irai Leima
SAFF & Co.2024
Side by side
Irai Leima 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
| Irai Leima | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Gaël Montero | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Irai Leima
Aquatic
Fresh
Musky
Soft Spicy
Floral
Iris
Sweet
Powdery
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
Pink PepperGreen TangerineBlackcurrant Bud
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
Water IrisDuchesse de Nemours PeonyNight Blooming Jasmine
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
Aquatic NotesAmbrette
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Irai Leima | 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
Some aquatics smell like freshener. Others smell like salt and sunscreen. Irai Leima is neither. It's aquatic the way light is aquatic, bright, still, cool at the surface.Irai Leima
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)