Byredo Bal Dafrique Handcream
How it smells
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 Dafrique Handcream 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
A closer look at Byredo Bal Dafrique Handcream
Bal Dafrique Handcream is made by Byredo.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. 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.
What Bal Dafrique Handcream costs
The usual price in Europe is about €36. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Byredo Bal d'Afrique Byredo and Byredo Parfums Bal Dafrique.
Who will like Bal Dafrique Handcream
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 3.94 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Byredo perfumes worth knowing
The house has 45 perfumes here, led by Parfums Black Saffron, Parfums Mojave Ghost and Parfums Rose Hand Wash.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Boadicea The Victorious Hanuman spreads further.
Bal Dafrique Handcream dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Byredo Bal d'Afrique Byredo (12 shared notes), Byredo Parfums Bal Dafrique (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.
Questions people ask
Can I wear Bal Dafrique Handcream to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did Bal Dafrique Handcream come out?
It came out in 2009.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.