Balenciaga L Essence vs Byredo Bal d Afrique

Balenciaga L Essence and Byredo Bal d Afrique compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Balenciaga L EssenceBalenciaga20114.2★

84% alikevs

Bal d AfriqueByredo20094.1★

The difference in plain words

Balenciaga L Essence and Bal d Afrique are very similar; both have Violet, Vetiver and Cedar. Balenciaga L Essence leans more ozonic, while Bal d Afrique leans floral.

Longer lastingAbout the same

Stronger projectionAbout the same

Better perceived valueAbout the same

More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Balenciaga L Essence ● Bal d Afrique

Both share: Violet · Vetiver · Cedar

Only in Balenciaga L Essence: Violet Leaf · Green Notes · Sandalwood · Patchouli

Only in Bal d Afrique: Bergamot · African Marigold · Buchu Or Agathosma · Cyclamen

Community votes

Balenciaga L Essence ← · → Bal d Afrique

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

≈ even

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

≈ even

Price value≈ even

Night-ness≈ even

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Balenciaga L Essence profile →Bal d Afrique profile →