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    Chamo vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Chamo by Tamburins bottle

    Chamo

    Tamburins
    Eau de Parfum2022
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Chamo vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ChamoBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Jérôme Epinette
    Best season—Summer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Chamo

    Woody
    Musky
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Floral
    Sweet
    Soft Spicy
    Aquatic

    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
    DaisyClary Sage
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    Aquatic Notes
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    MuskWoody NotesAmber
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Chamo vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ChamoBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The honeyed chamomile either pulls you in or makes you reach for something sharper. If it clicks, you've found an all-day quiet that rewards patience.Chamo
    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)