Perfumes Similar to Bal d'Afrique

Name: Bal d'Afrique
Brand: Byredo
Rating: 4.15 (16591 reviews)

12 fragrances with similar scent profiles to Bal d'Afrique by Byredo — rated 4.2/5

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Bal d'Afrique

WoodyAromaticEarthyVioletFloral

4.2/5

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Frequently asked questions

What perfumes are similar to Bal d'Afrique?+

Fragrances with the closest accord profile to Bal d'Afrique by Byredo: Mojave Ghost by Byredo; Gypsy Water by Byredo; Black Orchid by Tom Ford. Each is selected by cosine similarity on accord strengths and shared notes.

Why are these perfumes considered similar?+

Similarity is computed from three signals: (1) cosine similarity between accord strength vectors, (2) Jaccard overlap on note sets across the pyramid, (3) a curated "often compared to" list from community mentions. The top matches blend all three.

Which notes drive the Bal d'Afrique profile?+

Bal d'Afrique's opening signature comes from Bergamot, African Marigold, Buchu Or Agathosma. Similar perfumes usually carry at least 2 of these same top notes alongside matching heart accords.

Community Sentiment Pulse — Bal d'Afrique

Mixed

55 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community

6.8

/10

Bal d'Afrique is widely praised for its beautiful, unique scent profile with fresh citrus and creamy sweetness, making it an excellent signature fragrance for warm weather. However, the community consensus is tempered by significant concerns about poor longevity and weak projection, which many feel don't justify its premium price, recommending samples before purchase.

Positive

Beautiful, unique scent with fresh citrus and creamy sweetness
Excellent for warm weather and easy everyday wear
Absolu version offers improved longevity and performance over original
Elegant, sophisticated fragrance that doesn't try too hard

Negative

Poor longevity and sillage - fades quickly or becomes a skin scent
High price point ($140-350) difficult to justify given performance issues
Not suitable for blind buy due to subjective scent profile and performance concerns
Can smell feminine or too soft for some wearers

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