Fragrance comparison

Bal d'Afrique vs Do Zafrica No. 110

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 18,872 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bal d'Afrique

Byredo · 2009

4.1018,867 votes

Rank #1,332 AromaticWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Do Zafrica No. 110

Twist · 2025

4.805 votes

Rank #44,573 FloralCitrus

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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.
Do Zafrica No. 110
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bal d'Afrique3/4

Do Zafrica No. 1101/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bal d'Afrique
Sillage & projection: Bal d'Afrique
Value for money: Do Zafrica No. 110
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

Do Zafrica No. 110Twist

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 18,867 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 64%

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

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityBal d'Afrique

SillageBal d'Afrique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value70

Category winnerDo Zafrica No. 110Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery61%

floral100%

citrus90%

violet80%

powdery70%

fresh60%

aromatic50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, 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

Top20-30 mins

African MarigoldBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenViolet

Base5-7 hrs

Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Cyclamen and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Do Zafrica No. 110, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex47

Women49

Men17

Unisex0

Women83

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,332

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched2009

Reviews1,068

Overall rank#44,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

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…

Reviews →

Do Zafrica No. 110 opens with a brisk snap of golden bergamot and tangy African marigold. The citrus feels juicy, bright, and slightly herbal from the first mist. Within twenty minutes, that initial tartness settles into soft violet petals and watery cyclamen. It smells crisp, clean, and gently powdery without turning…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bal d'Afrique or Do Zafrica No. 110?

Bal d'Afrique takes 3 of 4 categories. Bal d'Afrique is rated 4.10/5 from 18,867 votes; Do Zafrica No. 110 is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bal d'Afrique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Do Zafrica No. 110 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bal d'Afrique or Do Zafrica No. 110?

Bal d'Afrique lasts longest (Bal d'Afrique 61/100, Do Zafrica No. 110 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bal d'Afrique or Do Zafrica No. 110?

Bal d'Afrique projects furthest (Bal d'Afrique 53/100, Do Zafrica No. 110 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bal d'Afrique and Do Zafrica No. 110 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Cyclamen and Vetiver.

Is Bal d'Afrique or Do Zafrica No. 110 better for summer or winter?

Do Zafrica No. 110 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bal d'Afrique and Do Zafrica No. 110?

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. Do Zafrica No. 110 has top notes of African Marigold and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen and Violet, a base of Vetiver.