# Bal d'Afrique vs Dorasima

Bal d'Afrique and Dorasima overlap 57% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. Dorasima lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 6.7/10 for Bal d'Afrique. Dorasima projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Bal d'Afrique.

## At a glance

|  | Bal d'Afrique | Dorasima |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Byredo | Pana Dora |
| Release year | 2009 | 2021 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | No data |
| Rating | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Longevity | 6.7/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Sillage | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Bal d'Afrique | Dorasima |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spring | 37% | 36% |
| Summer | 34% | 26% |
| Autumn | 20% | 25% |
| Winter | 9% | 14% |

## Occasions

|  | Bal d'Afrique | Dorasima |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daytime | 26% | 21% |
| Casual | 25% | 22% |
| Office | 21% | 20% |
| Nighttime | 11% | 19% |
| Evening | 10% | 17% |
| Sport | 7% | 0% |

## Notes

In both: Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine, Violet, Musk, Amber

Only in this one:

- Bal d'Afrique: Neroli, Buchu, Tagetes, Cyclamen, Atlas cedar, Vetiver
- Dorasima: Orange, Blossoms, Rose, Lily of the valley, Oud, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Leather, Sandalwood

## Accords

- Bal d'Afrique: Fresh, Citrus, Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Woody
- Dorasima: Fresh, Citrus, Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Woody

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Dorasima lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 6.7/10 for Bal d'Afrique.

### Which one projects more?

Dorasima projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Bal d'Afrique.

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 9% of the season votes for Bal d'Afrique and 14% for Dorasima.

### Which one suits summer better?

Bal d'Afrique suits summer better: summer gets 34% of its season votes, against 26% for Dorasima.

### Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 8.1/10.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Lemon, Bergamot, Jasmine, Violet, Musk, Amber.

## More

- [Bal d'Afrique details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/byredo-bal-d-afrique-eau-de-parfum)
- [Bal d'Afrique dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/byredo-bal-d-afrique-eau-de-parfum)
- [Dorasima details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/pana-dora-dorasima)
- [Dorasima dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/pana-dora-dorasima)

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