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568 Bal D'Afrique

Name: 568 Bal D'Afrique Eau de Parfum
Brand: Blossom Perfumery
Availability: InStock

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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Creative
Soulful

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

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Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:

Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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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.