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Myriad 86

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The Parfum Hub Myriad 86 is an Eau de Parfum. Myriad 86 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. The Parfum Hub's Myriad 86 carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Myriad 86 reproduces the citrus-marigold signature that defines Byredo Bal d'Afrique reasonably well, though the original's already-modest longevity shrinks further here.
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Myriad 86 Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Bal d'Afrique by Byredo
87%
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Bal d'Afrique the original Myriad 86 inspired by

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
Fleeting (1-2h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Bright citrus-marigold-green profile with a light musk base suits spring and summer daytime wear.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual

Clean and sophisticated enough for the office, versatile for casual wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Myriad 86 is The Parfum Hub's take on Byredo Bal d'Afrique (2009), one of the house's most iconic releases and known for its unusual use of African marigold (tagetes) in the citrus opening. The notes follow the original's structure: Amalfi lemon, tagetes, blackcurrant, bergamot and African orange flower open with a bright, slightly bitter-green citrus, violet, cyclamen and jasmine soften the heart, and vetiver, musk, amber and Virginia cedar settle into a warm, creamy base. The tagetes-citrus opening is the note that sets Bal d'Afrique apart from ordinary citrus-woody fragrances, and this version gives a fair impression of that slightly bitter, aromatic green quality. Longevity is a widely-discussed weak point even for the genuine Byredo version, with reviewers reporting anywhere from two to six hours, and this dupe sits at the shorter end of that range, fading to a faint skin scent within a couple of hours. A joyful, sophisticated citrus for anyone curious about Bal d'Afrique's signature marigold twist.

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