Fragrance comparison

Do Zafrica No. 110 vs Bal d'Afrique

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 18,872 ratings analysed

Do Zafrica No. 110

Twist · 2025

4.805 votes

Rank #44,540 FloralCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bal d'Afrique

Byredo · 2009

4.1018,867 votes

Rank #1,332 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bal d'Afrique takes 3 of 4 categories.

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
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do Zafrica No. 1101/4

Bal d'Afrique3/4

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

Do Zafrica No. 110Twist

Bal d'AfriqueByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 64%

4.10/ 5 · 18,867 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

44%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

16,124 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBal d'Afrique

SillageBal d'Afrique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value36

Category winnerDo Zafrica No. 110Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus90%

violet80%

powdery70%

fresh60%

aromatic50%

aromatic100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery61%

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

Top20-30 mins

African MarigoldBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenViolet

Base5-7 hrs

Vetiver

Top

Amalfi LemonMarigoldBergamotBlack CurrantAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

VioletCyclamenJasmine

Base

VetiverMuskAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cyclamen, Violet 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex0

Women83

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

Men4

Unisex47

Women49

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,332

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched2009

Reviews1,068

Category winnerBal d'AfriqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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