Is The Parfum Hub Myriad 86 a dupe of Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Myriad 86 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Bal d'Afrique offers a balanced and inviting fragrance experience, perfect for versatile wear across different settings.
Myriad 86 reproduces the citrus-marigold signature that defines Byredo Bal d'Afrique reasonably well, though the original's already-modest longevity shrinks further here.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The woody and warm spicy notes of Bal d'Afrique make it suitable for fall, while its citrus and floral aspects complement spring and summer wear.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and balanced profile make it suitable for office and date settings, while it can be too understated for formal occasions and too sophisticated for sports.
Seasons
Bright citrus-marigold-green profile with a light musk base suits spring and summer daytime wear.
Occasions
Clean and sophisticated enough for the office, versatile for casual wear.
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 9 notes, including Cyclamen, Amber, Bergamot
Adds african marigold and buchu, drops blackcurrant and lemon
Where to buy
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International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work