Chalayan Airborne vs Bal d'Afrique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Chalayan AirborneChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bal d'AfriqueChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Chalayan Airborne3/7
Bal d'Afrique3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Chalayan Airborne
- Community sentiment
- Chalayan Airborne
- Longevity
- Bal d'Afrique
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Chalayan Airborne
- Versatility
- Bal d'Afrique
- 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
Chalayan AirborneHussein ChalayanBal d'AfriqueByredoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
4.10/ 5 · 18,867 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerChalayan AirborneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
50%Like
1%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
84 votes
44%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
16,124 votes
Category winnerChalayan AirborneMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBal d'Afrique
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerChalayan AirborneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus86%
woody72%
balsamic58%
fresh spicy44%
terpenic30%
aromatic100%
woody83%
floral65%
powdery61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Amalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange Flower
Heart2-4 hrs
Mastic or LentisqueJuniper Berries
Base5-7 hrs
Virginia CedarIncenseMusk
Top
Amalfi LemonMarigoldBergamotBlack CurrantAfrican Orange Flower
Heart
VioletCyclamenJasmine
Base
VetiverMuskAmberVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, African Orange Flower and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Chalayan Airborne, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day100
Night10
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBal d'AfriqueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,364
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#1,424
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched2009
Reviews1,068
Category winnerBal d'AfriqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChalayan Airborne opens with a bracing splash of tart Amalfi lemon, bitter bergamot, and a quiet touch of African orange flower that feels like snapping open fresh citrus rind. As the brisk opening calms down over fifteen to thirty minutes, the real star steps forward: green mastic resin paired with dry, peppery junip…
Reviews →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 →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, Chalayan Airborne or Bal d'Afrique?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Chalayan Airborne is rated 4.23/5 from 84 votes; Bal d'Afrique is rated 4.10/5 from 18,867 votes. Choose Chalayan Airborne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bal d'Afrique for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Chalayan Airborne or Bal d'Afrique?
They last about the same: Bal d'Afrique 61/100, Chalayan Airborne 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Chalayan Airborne or Bal d'Afrique?
Projection is very close: Chalayan Airborne 53/100, Bal d'Afrique 53/100 for sillage.
Do Chalayan Airborne and Bal d'Afrique smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, African Orange Flower and Virginia Cedar.
Is Chalayan Airborne or Bal d'Afrique better for summer or winter?
For summer, Chalayan Airborne is the stronger pick. For winter, Bal d'Afrique is the stronger pick. Chalayan Airborne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chalayan Airborne and Bal d'Afrique?
Chalayan Airborne has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque and Juniper Berries, a base of Virginia Cedar, Incense and Musk. 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.
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