Fragrance comparison

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume vs Riviera

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

1 wins

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume

Byredo

4.2156 votes

Rank #23,395 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Riviera

Verdii Fragrance

2.437 votes

Rank #68,088 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume takes 1 of 1 categories.

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume1/1

Riviera0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

RivieraVerdii Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 67%Had 13%Want 21%

2.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

14%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate36

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

earthy61%

floral100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, floral and citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

Buchu or AgathosmaCitronNeroliBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineViolet

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Buchu or Agathosma and Violet. Durations are only published for Riviera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex35

Women60

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#68,088

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

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 →

Verdii Fragrance Riviera captures a breezy coastal morning with a tart burst of citron, bitter bergamot, and green buchu leaves. The opening hits sharp and clean. Within ten minutes, the zesty citrus softens into a dewy heart of orange neroli, cyclamen, and sheer jasmine blossoms. Clean cedarwood, earthy vetiver, and …

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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 Riviera?

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume takes 1 of 1 categories. Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume is rated 4.21/5 from 56 votes; Riviera is rated 2.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Riviera for a floral and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume and Riviera smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Buchu or Agathosma and Violet.

Is Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume or Riviera better for summer or winter?

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume suits daytime wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume and Riviera?

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. Riviera has top notes of Buchu or Agathosma, Citron, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.