Byredo Bal d'Afrique: released in 2009, woody, aromatic and earthy, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Byredo Bal d'Afrique dupe we found is PARIS CORNER Vibrant Vetiver Delight — 89% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Byredo Bal d'Afrique dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Byredo Bal d'Afrique | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PARIS CORNER Vibrant Vetiver Delight | 89% | about $35* (−81%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Only You | 88% | about $30* (−83%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Atelier Cologne Vetiver Fatal | 85% | about $90 (−50%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Boadicea the Victorious Hanuman | 84% | about $50* (−72%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Pal Zileri Collezione Privata Viaggio d'Africa | 85% | about $50* (−72%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Reminiscent of the warm marigold and sweet woody base found in Byredo Bal d'Afrique.
It shares its aromatic, woody and floral accords with Byredo Bal d'Afrique, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 438 community ratings.
Evokes the vibrant, wood-and-floral character of Byredo Bal d'Afrique with a similar bright citrus and vetiver aura.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with Byredo Bal d'Afrique, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,226 community ratings.
Showcases a bright citrus opening and a verdant vetiver dry-down reminiscent of Byredo Bal d'Afrique.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Byredo Bal d'Afrique, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,492 community ratings.
In the same aromatic woody family as Byredo Bal d'Afrique, offering an uplifting citrus and floral interplay.
It shares its floral, woody and aromatic accords with Byredo Bal d'Afrique, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 640 community ratings.
Presents a warm, earthy journey that leans into similar territory as Byredo Bal d'Afrique.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Byredo Bal d'Afrique, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 323 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Only You, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Byredo Bal d'Afrique.
Boadicea the Victorious Hanuman, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Byredo Bal d'Afrique.
PARIS CORNER Vibrant Vetiver Delight, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Byredo Bal d'Afrique itself sells from €170 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — PARIS CORNER Vibrant Vetiver Delight saves you about $210 a year against Byredo Bal d'Afrique. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Boadicea the Victorious Hanuman comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Byredo Bal d'Afrique notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.