Fragrances inspired by Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum

The original Bal d'Afrique Byredo
Inspired by Myriad 86 The Parfum Hub
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds african marigold and buchu, drops blackcurrant and lemon

What they share

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Cyclamen, Amber, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds african marigold and buchu, drops lemon and marigold

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Jasmine, Violet, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds african marigold and amber, drops blackcurrant and lemon

What they share

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Cedar, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds amber and jasmine

What they share

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including African Marigold, Buchu, Cyclamen

The main difference

Adds amber and jasmine

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds african marigold and amber, drops benzoin and galbanum

What they share

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Cyclamen, Amber, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds african marigold and buchu, drops blackcurrant and lemon

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Jasmine, Amber

The main difference

Adds african marigold and buchu, drops blackcurrant and galbanum

Scent profile

Bal d'Afrique EDP the original Myriad 86 EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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