Byredo Bal d'Afrique Parfum bottle Byredo Bal d'Afrique
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2009 Year 2001
££££ Price Tier £££££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Byredo Bal d'Afrique
Byredo Bal d'Afrique is a modern unisex fragrance with a fresh and green profile, perfect for spring and summer wear.
Statement
Our Verdict - 1872 For Men
This is Clive Christian's take on a classic, masculine green-citrus aromatic, with fans hailing its natural quality and complexity. But don't expect beastly performance for the eye-watering price; its understated sillage and divisive "old-fashioned" character mean it's not for everyone.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 12%
Floral 30% 20%
Fruity 4% 5%
Green 20% 19%
Sweet 11% 12%
Warm 5% 12%
Woody 10% 12%
Earthy 9% 11%
Animalic 11% 7%
Fresh 19% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Byredo Bal d'Afrique EdP
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Notes

Shared Notes
Cyclamen 43% vs 19%
Jasmine 25% vs 19%
Only in Byredo Bal d'Afrique
Violet 31%
Shared Notes
Cedar 27% vs 21%
Musk 22% vs 16%
Amber 18% vs 15%
Only in Byredo Bal d'Afrique
Vetiver 32%

Accords

Byredo Bal d'Afrique 1872 For Men
Aromatic
100%
Citrus
98%
90%
Fresh Spicy
91%
70%
Woody
72%
60%
Floral
57%
Green
57%
50%
Amber
52%
Sweet
50%
Balsamic
48%
Lavender
46%
100%
98%
Fresh Spicy shared
90%
91%
Woody shared
70%
72%
Floral shared
60%
57%
57%
Amber shared
50%
52%
50%
48%
46%

Performance

Byredo Bal d'Afrique 1872 For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Byredo Bal d'Afrique

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The bright citrus and floral notes of Bal d'Afrique are ideal for spring and summer, providing a refreshing scent that matches warmer weather. The lighter base notes make it less suited for colder months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its balanced projection and sophisticated scent profile make it a suitable choice for the office and dates, while its subtle sophistication fits casual and formal settings. Less ideal for sports due to its refined character.

1872 For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

While its clean freshness makes it suitable for office wear, its refined nature and premium price point lend it to more formal settings or special occasions. The subtle sillage makes it less ideal for casual outings where a bolder statement might be preferred, and it's certainly not a sport fragrance.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
84%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Woody, Floral accords and Bergamot, Cyclamen notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Byredo Bal d'Afrique
1872 For Men
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