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Byredo Bal d'Afrique opens with bergamot, lemon and neroli and settles into vetiver, musk and amber. If you like it and want something in the same spirit, whether for variety, a different price or another season, these are the closest matches in our catalog.
None of them is a copy. Each one shares part of the character of Bal d'Afrique and takes it somewhere slightly different, which is what makes them worth trying.
How we picked. We compared every fragrance in our catalog with Bal d'Afrique by olfactory family, shared notes, style, best seasons and intensity, and kept the 6 closest. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
Le Labo
$330 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Unisex · Woody
Creamy Australian sandalwood, dry leather and a touch of violet. The scent of a generation of design cafés and exposed-brick lofts.
Shares with Bal d'Afrique: Violet, Cedar.
Jo Malone London
$175 · 3.4 oz · Eau de Cologne · Unisex · Aquatic
A walk along British cliffs: salty air, earthy sage and driftwood. Fresh, mineral and unfussy.
Close to Bal d'Afrique in style and family, with different notes.
Hermès
$125 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody
Earth, mineral and bitter orange. A walk between the vegetal and the mineral, sober and deeply elegant.
Shares with Bal d'Afrique: Vetiver, Cedar.
Hugo Boss
$110 · 2.7 oz · EDP · Women · Floral
Juicy apple and plum over jasmine, cinnamon and creamy vanilla woods. Warm, modern and easy to like.
Shares with Bal d'Afrique: Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Cedar.
Burberry
$46 · 3.4 oz · EDT · Men · Woody
Violet leaf and white musk: soft, clean and discreet. An affordable classic of quiet elegance.
Shares with Bal d'Afrique: Cedar, Musk, Vetiver.
Dior
$140 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Men · Woody
Powdery iris, velvet and wood. A sophisticated, almost velvety masculinity that shines on cold nights.
Shares with Bal d'Afrique: Amber, Cedar, Vetiver.
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Take the quiz1920s Paris fascinated by Africa: luminous citrus, violet and warm vetiver. Joyful and sophisticated.
Bal d'Afrique has a typical price of $255. The fragrances on this page range from $46 to $330, so check the price shown next to each one.
Look at the notes each one shares with the original and at its style. If possible, try a sample or a tester before buying a full bottle, because a fragrance smells different on each person.
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