Fragrance comparison

Night De Paris Eris vs Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

3 wins

Night De Paris Eris

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.676 votes

Rank #30,185 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume

Byredo

4.2156 votes

Rank #23,362 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Night De Paris Eris takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Night De Paris Eris3/4

Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume1/4

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 Hair Perfume

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Night De Paris ErisL'Orientale Fragrances

Bal d'Afrique Hair PerfumeByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

4.21/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 67%Had 13%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

59%Love

24%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNight De Paris Eris

SillageNight De Paris Eris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNight De Paris ErisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Amalfi LemonMarigoldBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletCyclamenJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberCedarVetiverMusk

Top

BergamotLemonMarigoldNeroli

Heart

Buchu or AgathosmaVioletJasmineCyclamen

Base

VetiverBlack AmberMuskMoroccan Cedar

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Bergamot, Violet and Cyclamen. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

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

Men5

Unisex35

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBal d'Afrique Hair PerfumeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

Reviews →

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…

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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, Night De Paris Eris or Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume?

Night De Paris Eris takes 3 of 4 categories. Night De Paris Eris is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume is rated 4.21/5 from 56 votes. 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. Choose Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Night De Paris Eris lasts longest (Night De Paris Eris 73/100, Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume 58/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Marigold, Bergamot, Violet and Cyclamen.

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

Night De Paris Eris suits daytime wear; Bal d'Afrique Hair Perfume suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. 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.