Byredo 2009 EDP

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Bal d'Afrique

by Jérôme Epinette

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Byredo Bal d'Afrique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Jérôme Epinette. Bal d'Afrique opens with African Marigold, Buchu, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Jasmine, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Vetiver. Byredo's Bal d'Afrique carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Bal d'Afrique offers a balanced and inviting fragrance experience, perfect for versatile wear across different settings.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
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Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
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

The woody and warm spicy notes of Bal d'Afrique make it suitable for fall, while its citrus and floral aspects complement spring and summer wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and balanced profile make it suitable for office and date settings, while it can be too understated for formal occasions and too sophisticated for sports.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Bal d'Afrique opens with vibrant bergamot and African marigold, then unveils a floral heart enriched with cyclamen and violets. The woody base of vetiver and cedar adds depth, leaving a warm, fresh impression. Buchu leaf lends a green, blackcurrant-like sharpness to the top, while jasmine and amber round out the heart and base, giving the whole composition a sunlit, dry-down warmth that reads as effortlessly chic on both men and women.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 18 October

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