Is Perfume Parlour African Art a dupe of Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique Body Spray
| Body Spray | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2026 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
African Art EDP
Bal d'Afrique and African Art are near-identical takes on a woody-floral profile, but price is the key differentiator. African Art is a budget-friendly dupe, capturing Bal d'Afrique's essence closely. Bal d'Afrique has slightly more refinement and complexity, especially in the dry down where the violet is more pronounced and the quality is higher. If budget is key, African Art delivers impressive similarity. For a more nuanced and higher-quality experience, Bal d'Afrique is the better choice, justifying its mid-tier price.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Bal d'Afrique
- African Art
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a more refined and complex scent profile.
- You value higher-quality ingredients and longevity.
- You prefer a more pronounced violet note.
- You want the original creation by Byredo.
- You want a very affordable alternative.
- You want a close approximation of the original.
- You are experimenting with the Bal d'Afrique DNA.
- You need a budget-friendly everyday option.
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.
Perfume Parlour's nod to Byredo Bal d'Afrique, with the violet kept clean, green and restrained. Bright bergamot and marigold open it, vetiver and cedar dry it. A tidy woody floral for spring and summer.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
African Marigold
9%
vs
14%
Bergamot
9%
vs
18%
Vetiver
9%
vs
16%
Violet
9%
vs
16%
African Marigold
9%
vs
14%
Bergamot
9%
vs
18%
Buchu
11% share of the perfume
Violet
9%
vs
16%
Jasmine Petals
9% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
9% share of the perfume
Cyclamen
12% share of the perfume
Vetiver
9%
vs
16%
Musk
9% share of the perfume
Amber
9% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
9% share of the perfume
Cedar
12% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 and marigold up top and a violet and vetiver base make it a natural for spring and summer, and the clean woods carry it into early autumn. Winter is not its season.
Occasions
Clean, woody and close to the skin, it is ideal for the office and casual days, and works for a daytime date. It lacks the projection and warmth for formal evenings or sport.
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 4 of its 11 notes, including Vetiver, African Marigold, Bergamot
Adds amber and blackcurrant, drops buchu and cedar
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
African Art EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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