Fragrance comparison

Bal d'Afrique vs Africa

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 18,868 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bal d'Afrique

Byredo · 2009

4.1018,867 votes

Rank #1,416 AromaticWoody

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60%scent match

Closely related

Africa

Vinci

4.001 votes

Rank #65,732 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bal d'Afrique takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bal d'Afrique
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Africa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Bal d'Afrique3/4

Africa1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bal d'Afrique
Sillage & projection: Bal d'Afrique
Value for money: Africa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bal d'Afrique

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bal d'AfriqueByredo

AfricaVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 18,867 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

16,124 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBal d'Afrique

SillageBal d'Afrique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAfricaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Amalfi LemonMarigoldBergamotBlack CurrantAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

VioletCyclamenJasmine

Base

VetiverMuskAmberVirginia Cedar

Top

Orange BlossomMarigoldBlackcurrantBergamotLemon

Heart

JasmineCyclamenViolet

Base

VetiverAmberMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Bergamot, Violet and Cyclamen. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex47

Women49

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,416

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched2009

Reviews1,068

Overall rank#65,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBal d'AfriqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bal d'Afrique by Byredo is a bright floral woody fragrance that captures a breezy, sun-drenched day. It features a lively mix of Amalfi lemon, African marigold, and bergamot, leading into a soft heart of violet and cyclamen. The base of vetiver and musk settles into a clean, skin-like finish that works comfortably for…

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Africa by Vinci matches bright citrus tones with a quiet, powdery floral heart. It settles into a dry wood and clean musk base. Built for casual spring mornings, this scent stays close to the skin. It offers a soft, clean daily option for women who want a gentle scent that does not overwhelm their workspace.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bal d'Afrique or Africa?

Bal d'Afrique takes 3 of 4 categories. Bal d'Afrique is rated 4.10/5 from 18,867 votes; Africa is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bal d'Afrique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Africa for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bal d'Afrique or Africa?

Bal d'Afrique lasts longest (Bal d'Afrique 61/100, Africa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bal d'Afrique or Africa?

Bal d'Afrique projects furthest (Bal d'Afrique 53/100, Africa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bal d'Afrique and Africa smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Marigold, Bergamot, Violet and Cyclamen.

Is Bal d'Afrique or Africa better for summer or winter?

Africa suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bal d'Afrique and Africa?

Bal d'Afrique has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Marigold, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Africa has top notes of Orange Blossom, Marigold, Blackcurrant and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Cyclamen and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Virginia Cedar.