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Perfumer
Bal d'Afrique
feminine
Created by Jérôme Epinette
Bal d'Afrique by Byredo is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Bal d'Afrique was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Jérôme Epinette. Top notes are Bergamot, African Marigold and Buchu or Agathosma; middle notes are Violet and Cyclamen; base notes are Vetiver and Cedar. Stockholm-based niche line Byredo introduced a new fragrance named Bal d’Afrique, which is "inspired by Paris in the late 1920's and its infatuation with African culture, art, music, and dance. This mix of Parisian avant-garde 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." Top notes include: bergamot, lemon, neroli, African marigold, Bucchu. Middle notes include: violet, jasmine, and cyclamen. The base is composed of black amber, musk, vetiver, and Moroccan cedarwood. The fragrance is available in 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
29%
Win
96%
Spr
92%
Sum
59%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
32%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
16,688 votes
4.15
Love it
7.4k44%
Like it
6.0k36%
OK
1.8k11%
Dislike
1.3k8%
Hate it
1881%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 55 community opinions from Reddit
6.8
/ 10 community score
Bal d'Afrique is widely praised for its beautiful, unique scent profile with fresh citrus and creamy sweetness, making it an excellent signature fragrance for warm weather. However, the community consensus is tempered by significant concerns about poor longevity and weak projection, which many feel don't justify its premium price, recommending samples before purchase.
Strengths
- Beautiful, unique scent with fresh citrus and creamy sweetness
- Excellent for warm weather and easy everyday wear
- Absolu version offers improved longevity and performance over original
- Elegant, sophisticated fragrance that doesn't try too hard
Weaknesses
- Poor longevity and sillage - fades quickly or becomes a skin scent
- High price point ($140-350) difficult to justify given performance issues
- Not suitable for blind buy due to subjective scent profile and performance concerns
- Can smell feminine or too soft for some wearers
Best for
Summer casual and warm weather wearPersonal enjoyment rather than projectionThose seeking fresh, clean fragrances with subtle sweetnessDaytime office and light social occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
