Is Oil Perfumery Byredo Bal d'Afrique a dupe of Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique Body Spray
| Body Spray | Concentration | Oil |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2026 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$$$ |
Byredo Bal d'Afrique Oil
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bal d'Afrique
- Byredo Bal d'Afrique
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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.
Green and bright, floral and woody together, light and easy from spring to summer. Marigold and buchu give a sharp herbal lift, with vetiver and cedar steadying the base.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Vetiver
12% share of the perfume
Cedar
11% share of the perfume
Musk
9% share of the perfume
Amber
7% share of the perfume
African Marigold
9%
vs
10%
Musk
9%
vs
8%
Amber
9%
vs
7%
Bergamot
9%
vs
14%
Vetiver
9%
vs
12%
Violet
9%
vs
8%
Jasmine Petals
9% share of the perfume
Lemon
9% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
9% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
9% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
9% share of the perfume
Cyclamen
12% share of the perfume
Cedar
11% share of the perfume
Buchu
9% share of the perfume
Jasmine
7% share of the perfume
African Marigold
9%
vs
10%
Bergamot
9%
vs
14%
Buchu
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
8%
Amber
9%
vs
7%
Vetiver
9%
vs
12%
Tonka Bean
9% share of the perfume
Cedar
11% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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, marigold and watery florals suit spring and summer. The airy base lacks the warmth for deep winter.
Occasions
Soft projection and a clean, polished feel make it a natural for the office and romantic evenings. It is a bit refined for the gym.
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 10 notes, including Vetiver, Violet, African Marigold
Adds buchu and cedar, drops blackcurrant and jasmine petals
Where to buy
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