The smell in short
The first thing you smell is Amalfi lemon and marigold. The heart brings violet and cyclamen. On the skin it settles into vetiver and musk. Overall it smells aromatic and citrus.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Bal d'Afrique Byredo notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Byredo Bal d'Afrique Byredo EDP
Bal d'Afrique Byredo EDP carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Bal d'Afrique Byredo: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by citrus and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and citrus smells and notes like violet and vetiver. Less obvious notes include black currant, jasmine and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.99 out of 5.
More from Byredo
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Is Bal d'Afrique Byredo long lasting?
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Boadicea The Victorious Hanuman lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vetiver and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Boadicea The Victorious Hanuman spreads further.
Bal d'Afrique Byredo dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Byredo Parfums Bal Dafrique (12 shared notes), Byredo Bal Dafrique Handcream (12 shared notes), ByBozo Not a Girl (9 shared notes) and Boadicea The Victorious Hanuman (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
How much does Bal d'Afrique Byredo cost?
About €167 in Europe.
Is Bal d'Afrique Byredo unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2009.