Chamo
TamburinsEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Chamo vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Is Chamo better than Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
woodyaromaticpowderyfloralearthy
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 Chamo and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Chamo | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | — | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Chamo and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) smell?
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
What notes do Chamo and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) share?
Top
DaisyClary Sage
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
Aquatic Notes
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
MuskWoody NotesAmber
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Chamo and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Chamo or Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Chamo | 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 Chamo and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
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)
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