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African Day vs Bal d'Afrique

Chez Pierre built African Day to smell like Byredo Bal d'Afrique — and it asks 76% less for every 100ml.

Price per 100ml

African Day$78
Bal d'Afrique$330

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

African Day is number 6 of 17 twins of Byredo Bal d'Afrique, on price per 100ml.

  1. Noted Aromas Mombasa$33/100ml
  2. Blossom Perfumery 568$34/100ml
  3. The Dupe Spot Bal d'Afrique #227$36/100ml
  4. Match Perfumes Bal d'Afrique$41/100ml
  5. Lattafa Mashrabya$45/100ml

Is Chez Pierre African Day a dupe of Byredo Bal d'Afrique?

Yes — Chez Pierre sells it as its version of Byredo Bal d'Afrique.

How much cheaper is African Day than Byredo Bal d'Afrique?

76% less per 100ml: $78 against $330.

What notes is African Day 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.

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