Is Noted Aromas Mombasa a dupe of Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique Body Spray
| Body Spray | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2026 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Mombasa EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bal d'Afrique
- Mombasa
- 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.
Bright and earthy, a citrus-floral after Byredo Bal d'Afrique. Neroli and violet start it, marigold adds a green-bitter note, vetiver grounds it. Best in warm weather.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Musk
9%
vs
8%
Amber
9%
vs
6%
Bergamot
9%
vs
12%
Lemon
9%
vs
9%
Vetiver
9%
vs
12%
Violet
9%
vs
7%
Musk
9%
vs
8%
Amber
9%
vs
6%
Vetiver
9%
vs
12%
Tonka Bean
9% share of the perfume
Cedar
9% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Bergamot, lemon and marigold fit spring and summer neatly. Autumn is manageable, winter least so.
Occasions
Office and casual days suit it, and it is easy at dates. It is a bit light for a formal evening but happy elsewhere.
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 6 of its 11 notes, including Vetiver, Violet, Musk
Adds cedar and cyclamen, drops african marigold and blackcurrant
Where to buy
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