Head-to-head
Africano vs Bal d'Afrique
Alexandria Fragrances built Africano to smell like Byredo Bal d'Afrique — and it asks 67% less for every 100ml.
The dupe · Alexandria Fragrances
Africano $109.99 · 100ml−67%per 100ml
The original · Byredo
Bal d'Afrique $330 / 100mlPrice per 100ml
The notes it's built on
Top
amalfi lemon, african marigold, bergamot and black currant
Heart
violet, cyclamen and jasmine
Base
vetiver, musk, amber and cedar
Against the other twins
Africano is number 11 of 17 twins of Byredo Bal d'Afrique, on price per 100ml.
- Noted Aromas Mombasa$33/100ml
- Blossom Perfumery 568$34/100ml
- The Dupe Spot Bal d'Afrique #227$36/100ml
- Match Perfumes Bal d'Afrique$41/100ml
- Lattafa Mashrabya$45/100ml
Is Alexandria Fragrances Africano a dupe of Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
Yes — Alexandria Fragrances sells it as its version of Byredo Bal d'Afrique.
How much cheaper is Africano than Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
67% less per 100ml: $110 against $330.
What notes is Africano built on?
The Byredo Bal d'Afrique pyramid: amalfi lemon, african marigold, bergamot and black currant on top, violet, cyclamen and jasmine in the heart, vetiver, musk, amber and cedar in the base.