How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and citrus. Amalfi lemon and marigold at the top, violet and cyclamen in the middle and vetiver and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Parfums Bal Dafrique 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
Byredo Parfums Bal Dafrique EDP in detail
Parfums Bal Dafrique EDP is made by Byredo. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €166, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Byredo Bal Dafrique Handcream but less than Boadicea The Victorious Hanuman.
When in the day to wear Parfums Bal Dafrique
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 3.94 out of 5.
Parfums Bal Dafrique longevity
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.
Other Byredo perfumes
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Perfumes that smell like Parfums Bal Dafrique
These perfumes have a close smell: Byredo Bal d'Afrique Byredo (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.
Quick answers
When did Parfums Bal Dafrique come out?
It came out in 2009.
Is Parfums Bal Dafrique good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.