Byredo Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) Dupes and Similar Scents
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Byredo Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum): Dossier Ambery Vetiver, Oakcha Gold Gem. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources; they do not mean the scent is identical. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: The Dua Brand Paris 1920 (63% note/accord overlap), Alexandria Fragrances Africano (63%), Flavia B'Afric (62%).
Coded dupes
| Dupe | Gender | Source confidence | Source | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dossier Ambery Vetiver | No data | Stated by the maker | dossier.co Oct 26, 2026 | Which perfume is it a dupe of?Perfume page |
| Oakcha Gold Gem | Unisex | Stated by the maker | oakcha.com Oct 26, 2026 | Which perfume is it a dupe of?Perfume page |
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
63% matchThe Dua Brand Paris 1920
The Dua Brand · 2018
63% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Buchu, Lemon, Neroli, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Amber, Atlas cedar, Musk, Vetiver
63% matchAlexandria Fragrances Africano
Alexandria Fragrances · 2018
63% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Buchu, Lemon, Neroli, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Violet, Atlas cedar, Musk, Vetiver
62% matchFlavia B'Afric
Flavia
62% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Violet, Amber, Musk, Vetiver
62% matchBoadicea the Victorious Hanuman
Boadicea the Victorious · 2016
62% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Tagetes, Cyclamen, Amber, Musk, Vetiver
61% matchEmir Vetiver Delight
Emir · 2021
61% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Tagetes, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Violet, Amber, Musk, Vetiver
61% matchTwist Do Zafrica No. 110
Twist
61% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Violet, Musk, Vetiver
61% matchYoussoful Seychelles / 세이셸
Youssoful · 2021
61% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Musk, Vetiver
60% matchSVEA α - Typ Alpha
SVEA · 2020
60% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Buchu, Lemon, Neroli, Tagetes, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Violet, Amber, Atlas cedar, Musk, Vetiver
59% matchGlowcane Morning in Versailles (Extrait de Parfum)
Glowcane
59% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Tagetes, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Amber, Vetiver
59% matchBujairami Too Damn Good
Bujairami · 2026
59% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Violet, Musk, Vetiver
58% matchZara D Collection
Zara · 2017
58% overlap
Shared notes: Lemon, Violet, Amber, Musk, Vetiver
57% matchLouis Vuitton Sun Song
Louis Vuitton · 2019
57% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Jasmine, Musk
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byredo Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Original | No data | No data | 6.7/10 (2,625 votes) | 6.5/10 (2,580 votes) |
| The Dua Brand Paris 1920 | Similar original | 63% | Bergamot, Buchu, Lemon, Neroli, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Amber, Atlas cedar, Musk, Vetiver | 7.5/10 (10 votes) | No data |
| Alexandria Fragrances Africano | Similar original | 63% | Bergamot, Buchu, Lemon, Neroli, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Violet, Atlas cedar, Musk, Vetiver | No data | No data |
| Flavia B'Afric | Similar original | 62% | Bergamot, Lemon, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Violet, Amber, Musk, Vetiver | 7.5/10 (32 votes) | 7.0/10 (32 votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Byredo Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Byredo Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum): Dossier Ambery Vetiver: stated by the maker; Oakcha Gold Gem: stated by the maker.
Which perfume smells closest to Byredo Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is The Dua Brand Paris 1920 (63%). Shared notes: Bergamot, Buchu, Lemon, Neroli, Cyclamen, Jasmine, Amber, Atlas cedar, Musk, Vetiver. Other close alternatives: Alexandria Fragrances Africano (63%), Flavia B'Afric (62%).
How this page is made
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight). It does not mean the scent is identical.
Dupe matches were last checked on October 26, 2026.