Fragrance comparison

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume vs Do Zafrica No. 110

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume

Byredo

4.2156 votes

Rank #23,736 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Do Zafrica No. 110

Twist · 2025

4.805 votes

Rank #45,225 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Zafrica No. 110
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume3/4

Do Zafrica No. 1101/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume
Sillage & projection: Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume
Value for money: Do Zafrica No. 110
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bal d'Afrique Hair PerfumeByredo

Do Zafrica No. 110Twist

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 67%Had 13%Want 21%

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

59%Love

24%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

41 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityBal d'Afrique Hair Perfume

SillageBal d'Afrique Hair Perfume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value70

Category winnerDo Zafrica No. 110Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

earthy61%

floral100%

citrus90%

violet80%

powdery70%

fresh60%

aromatic50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonMarigoldNeroli

Heart

Buchu or AgathosmaVioletJasmineCyclamen

Base

VetiverBlack AmberMuskMoroccan 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

Summer78

Fall78

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex35

Women60

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#23,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#45,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

Reviews0

Category winnerBal d'Afrique Hair PerfumeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume is a bright, citrus-forward hair mist featuring marigold and bergamot. It leaves a delicate trail in the hair throughout the day, feeling light and fresh. This version offers a unique way to wear the scent on its own or to layer with the full perfume for added longevity during spring or summ…

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 Hair Perfume or Do Zafrica No. 110?

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume takes 3 of 4 categories. Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume is rated 4.21/5 from 56 votes; Do Zafrica No. 110 is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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 Hair Perfume or Do Zafrica No. 110?

They last about the same: Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume 58/100, Do Zafrica No. 110 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

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

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

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

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

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume suits daytime wear; Do Zafrica No. 110 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Marigold and Neroli, heart notes of Buchu or Agathosma, Violet, Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Black Amber, Musk and Moroccan Cedar. Do Zafrica No. 110 has top notes of African Marigold and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen and Violet, a base of Vetiver.