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568 Bal D'Afrique

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Blossom Perfumery 568 Bal D'Afrique is an Eau de Parfum. 568 Bal D'Afrique opens with Marigold, Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Vetiver. Blossom Perfumery's 568 Bal D'Afrique carries an Acquired verdict, a citrus-led wear.

A brighter but shallower version of Byredo's Bal D'Afrique. The citrus-blackcurrant opening is louder and simpler here, the violet-jasmine heart less powdery and refined, and the vetiver-cedar base loses its earthy grounding much faster than the original's long, textured dry-down.
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Citrus
70%
Aromatic
50%
Woody
50%
Floral
40%
Powdery
30%

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Byredo Bal d'Afrique, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Wearers put Byredo Bal d'Afrique, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.

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568 | Inspired by Bal D'Afrique opens with a zesty rush of Amalfi lemon, marigold, bergamot and black currant lifted by orange flower, echoing the vibrant citrus burst of Byredo's Bal D'Afrique but with a more straightforward, less nuanced sparkle. The heart brings violet, cyclamen and jasmine, aiming for the same soft, powdery floral elegance, though the transition feels quicker and less layered than the real thing's slow floral unfolding. Vetiver, musk, amber and Virginia cedar settle into the base, giving a clean, woody warmth that is pleasant in the first couple of hours but fades before the original's grounded, earthy vetiver-cedar signature has fully developed. It's a cheerful, easy-wearing citrus-woody option for those who enjoy the Bal D'Afrique mood without needing its full depth or longevity, best suited to daytime wear where a shorter run time matters less.

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