- Eau de Parfum
- Unisex
- France
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Top Notes: South African Buchu,African Marigold, Bergamot, Blackcurrant
Heart Notes: Cyclamen,Jasmine Petals,Violet
Base Notes: Tonka Bean Absolue,Cedarwood,Musks,Vetiver
Description
Celebrate the cultural heartbeat, creative rhythm, and enduring influence of African art, music, and dance. Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum by Byredo is an iconic, warm, and romantic unisex fragrance imagined as a brilliant love letter to the continent's global influences. It masterfully bridges the worlds of vibrant African woods and spices with refined French floral essences to create a uniquely escapist olfactory journey.
The fragrance opens with an immediate sense of vibrancy and uplift, delivering the luminous freshness of Calabrian bergamot, the rich juiciness of blackcurrant, and the bright, distinctive floral touch of South African buchu and African marigold. At its heart, a delicate yet textured blend of violet, cyclamen, and soft jasmine petals reflects the depth and complexity of modern creative expression. The composition settles into a beautifully grounding, sensual base where clean Moroccan cedarwood and earthy vetiver wrap the skin in soft, woody depth, gently rounded by the comforting warmth of tonka bean absolute and clean musks. Captivating and full of life, Bal d’Afrique is the ultimate signature scent for everyday luxury.
Product Origin: France
Additional Information
Mood: Everyday Luxury / Clean Skin Scents
Occasion: Daily Wear / Office / Business
Strength & Projection: Moderate Projection
INCI
Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Linalool, Coumarin, Bht, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol
Formulation and ingredients are subject to change by the brand. Please refer to the product packaging for the most up-to-date ingredients list and be aware that it may change or vary from time to time. For any concerns please seek professional advice before use.

Byredo
Founded in 2006 by artist Ben Gorham, Byredo is a modern luxury fragrance house that translates raw emotions and memories into liquid narratives. The brand is globally renowned for its unique fusion of clean, minimalist Scandinavian aesthetics with the rich, exotic elements of Gorham’s Indian heritage. Byredo has achieved cult status in the niche perfume world with its bold yet elegantly simple compositions—such as the iconic Gypsy Water, Blanche, and Mojave Ghost. It stands as a premier destination for contemporary luxury, crafting evocative, high-end scents for those who appreciate perfume as wearable art.
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
Bal d’Afrique smells incredibly clean, bright, and dreamily creamy. It opens with an uplifting, sparkling splash of sweet citrus, dark berries, and a unique, sunny herbal brightness from the marigold. Instead of staying sharp, it quickly evolves into a beautiful, fuzzy, and smooth texture. The dry down is legendary for its soft, second-skin warmth—blending a very clean, non-earthy vetiver with a comforting, slightly sweet, and powdery vanilla-esque cedarwood blanket that feels effortlessly chic.
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