Is Alexandria Fragrances Africano a dupe of Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique Body Spray
| Body Spray | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2026 | Year | 2018 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Africano Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bal d'Afrique
- Africano
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
The Bal d'Afrique idea as a light, aloe-softened mist, made to be sprayed freely. It sits closer to the skin than the Eau de Parfum and fades sooner, so wear it alone on warm days or layer it.
Bergamot, lemon and blackcurrant with a soft orange-blossom sweetness, drying to vetiver, cedar and clean musk. A fresh, tidy scent that works in any weather and makes no fuss.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Musk
9%
vs
9%
Amber
9%
vs
7%
Bergamot
9%
vs
9%
Lemon
9%
vs
8%
Vetiver
9%
vs
7%
Violet
9%
vs
8%
Blackcurrant
9%
vs
11%
Bergamot
9%
vs
9%
Lemon
9%
vs
8%
Blackcurrant
9%
vs
11%
African Marigold
9% share of the perfume
Violet
9%
vs
8%
Jasmine Petals
9% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
9% share of the perfume
Musk
9%
vs
9%
Amber
9%
vs
7%
Vetiver
9%
vs
7%
Tonka Bean
9% share of the perfume
Cedar
7% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Fresh citrus and light florals at mist strength suit spring and summer, and it is easy to reapply in the heat.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and distinctive, clean profile make it excellent for the office, casual, and date settings-memorable but not overpowering. Less suited for sport or the most formal black-tie events, where something either airier or weightier would work better.
Seasons
Lemon and bergamot lift it in warm weather, while cedar, amber and musk give it enough body for a cold morning. It rarely feels out of place.
Occasions
Clean and bright, it suits the office, everyday errands and active days. It is a little too breezy for black tie.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Lemon
Adds african marigold and jasmine petals, drops cedar and cyclamen
Where to buy
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