Question 1

What's the difference between Lady in Red and Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

Lady in Red is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Haute Fragrance Company HFC (2017) dominated by Rose accords. Bal d'Afrique is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2009) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Powdery, Woody, Floral, Violet.

Question 2

Which is better, Lady in Red or Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Lady in Red scores 3.81/5 vs Bal d'Afrique at 4.15/5. Bal d'Afrique's standout strength: Beautiful, unique scent with fresh citrus and creamy sweetness. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Lady in Red and Bal d'Afrique smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Bal d'Afrique: 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.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Lady in Red or Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

Bal d'Afrique: Absolu version offers improved longevity and performance over original Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Lady in Red vs Bal d'Afrique?

Accepted Answer

Lady in Red scores highest for spring wear; Bal d'Afrique scores highest for spring wear. Lady in Red leans daytime, Bal d'Afrique leans daytime.

Lady in Red vs Bal d'Afrique

对比摘要

Lady in Red独有（8）

Bal d'Afrique独有（7）

共同主调（4）

常见问题

社区情绪脉搏 — Bal d'Afrique

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负面

属性	Lady in Red	Bal d'Afrique
品牌	Haute Fragrance Company HFC	Byredo
年份	2017	2009
评分	3.81	4.15
浓度	—	—
性别	feminine	feminine
香调总数	9	7