Vibrant Vetiver Delight

I haven't smelled Bal d'afrique and I blind bought this after watching a review on YouTube saying this is identical. I'm sensitive when it comes to citrus heavy fragrances, they all smell like toilet cleaners to me. This is not an exception unfortunately... I almost only get citrus.... Update: I have now tried the OG and I stand on my opinion ALTHOUGH this one has actually matured to a better scent than the initial spray. It might not but be a huge difference between this and the OG, but it's that little difference of earthy vetiver that makes the fragrance come together so good in the OG. But for the price different I'm not actually sure the difference is that deep tbh... I actually layered this with Montblanc Signature and found it to be even better than Bal d'afrique. It's creamier and perfect balance between sweet and citrusy fresh.

Just recently got this, and its my new favorite warm weather fragrance. Bought it because people claimed it was “sprite” in a fragrance. It’s the most beautiful Citrus, Juicy Sweet and a tad bit creamy. Lemon Lime goodness!!!! As for accords It starts out very Lemon/Limey almost Gourmand. I see where the sprite comparisons come from. Then there’s this sweetness and refreshing feeling to it. Lastly I get this beautiful green smell too. Im kind of glad I get no woods because this is very light and refreshing to my nose. I wore this 3 days in a row when I first got it, couldn’t stop smelling it. And immediately got compliments. Performance is meh, normal for a freshie. Projection 8/10 Longevity 7/10 for a Freshie Price 10/10 Smell 9/10 Overall 8.5/10

This is prob the only citrus style fragrance I spray. Idk how to describe it but the citrus is a beautiful soft sweet type of smell. This scent makes me wanna smell what the OG bal d Afrique smells like. I usually spray this whenever I’m at home in the morning, it is such a nice calming soothing smell you need to try it out. One of the only fragrances that my family compliments me on whenever I wear a fragrance. My mom loved it so much she kept bugging me for a bottle of it ahaha it’s a lovely scent that I think would appeal to most people regardless whether you like citrus or not. It smells like a sweet lemon sprite 🍋. 10/10 scent 8/10 longevity 6/10 Sillage

This is the perfect summer fragrance. Nice citrusy tart opening, and a drydown of pleasant sweet fruit scent. It's like the citrus fruit ripens on you as you are wearing it. Criminally underrated in my opinion. I have 2 other scents i consider to be summer fragrances -- Maison Alhambra Delilah (dupe of PDM Delina) and Paris Corner Just Bergamot (dupe of Le Labo Bergamote), and I much prefer this over those two. I can't say much about how close this is to Byredo Bal d'Afrique as I have yet to try that. A solid 10/10. Safe blind buy. I'd horde this if my supplier restocks!

Very very close to Bal d'afrique .. the citrus note is a bit different.. it's a bit more tart In Bal d'afrique and in VV it's a touch more soapy. But this is comparing them side by side. Most people would be very happy with this one if they like Bal d'afrique and don't like the price.. they're both beautiful and aromatic. If people can't smell the vetiver in here I don't know what to say but your nose isn't working as the soapy vetiver is very prominent. Let your bottle "marinate" after you spray it a few times as with all Arab frags they improve dramatically.