Fragrance comparison

Bal d'Afrique vs Night De Paris Eris

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 18,873 ratings analysed

Bal d'Afrique

Byredo · 2009

4.1018,867 votes

Rank #1,362 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Night De Paris Eris

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.676 votes

Rank #30,185 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Night De Paris Eris takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bal d'Afrique
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Night De Paris Eris
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bal d'Afrique1/4

Night De Paris Eris3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Night De Paris Eris
Sillage & projection: Night De Paris Eris
Value for money: Night De Paris Eris
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

Night De Paris ErisL'Orientale Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 18,867 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNight De Paris Eris

SillageNight De Paris Eris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNight De Paris ErisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match83%Very similar · both aromatic, floral and woody

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

Amalfi LemonMarigoldBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletCyclamenJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberCedarVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Marigold, Bergamot and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Night De Paris Eris, 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

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex47

Women49

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,362

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched2009

Reviews1,068

Overall rank#30,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Night De Paris Eris by L'Orientale Fragrances is a bright, woody citrus blend that balances crisp tartness with smooth, earthy warmth. The first spray releases a tangy burst of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and slightly tart black currant fruitiness. You immediately get a lively flash of citrus sparkle. Within twenty …

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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 Night De Paris Eris?

Night De Paris Eris takes 3 of 4 categories. Bal d'Afrique is rated 4.10/5 from 18,867 votes; Night De Paris Eris is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bal d'Afrique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Night De Paris Eris for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bal d'Afrique or Night De Paris Eris?

Night De Paris Eris lasts longest (Night De Paris Eris 73/100, Bal d'Afrique 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bal d'Afrique or Night De Paris Eris?

Night De Paris Eris projects furthest (Night De Paris Eris 56/100, Bal d'Afrique 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bal d'Afrique and Night De Paris Eris smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Marigold, Bergamot and Black Currant.

Is Bal d'Afrique or Night De Paris Eris better for summer or winter?

Night De Paris Eris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bal d'Afrique and Night De Paris Eris?

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. Night De Paris Eris has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Marigold, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.