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A warm and romantic vetiver inspired by Paris in the late 1920s and its infatuation with African culture, art, music and dance. A mix of Parisian avant-gardism and African culture shaped a unique and vibrant expression. The intense life, the excess and euphoria is illustrated by Bal d'Afrique's neroli, African marigold and Moroccan cedarwood. This fragrance captures the spirit of an era defined by artistic exploration and cultural fusion.
Bal d'Afrique opens with African Marigold, Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, a heart of Cyclamen, Violet, Jasmine, a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Black Amber, Musk.
Bal d'Afrique by Byredo offers moderate longevity with moderate projection, best suited to spring and daytime.
Bal d'Afrique opens with African Marigold, Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, Buchu, develops into a heart of Cyclamen, Violet, Jasmine, and settles into a base of Cedarwood, Vetiver, Black Amber, Musk. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
Based on aggregated user reviews, Bal d'Afrique has moderate longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
Bal d'Afrique by Byredo is a fragrance that opens with top notes of African Marigold, Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, offers moderate longevity, projects with moderate sillage.
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Fragrances with a similar character include Prada Paradoxe Virtual Flower, Somnia, Uden Overdose. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Bal d'Afrique — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
You can buy authentic Bal d'Afrique by Byredo samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from genuine bottles sourced through authorized distributors. Choose a 2 ml, 5 ml or 8 ml decant, order online, and have it shipped across Europe — so you can wear the real fragrance for weeks before committing to a full bottle.
