BYREDO Bal d'Afrique
Citrus, floral, woody, musky, and warm.
Top Notes: Bergamot, African Marigold, Buchu, Blackcurrant.
Middle Notes: Violet, Cyclamen, Jasmine Petals.
Base Notes: Cedarwood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Musk.
Bal d'Afrique opens with bright bergamot, marigold, buchu, and blackcurrant before violet, cyclamen, and jasmine soften the center. Cedarwood and vetiver give the drydown a dry woody backbone while tonka bean and musk add warmth and smoothness. The fragrance moves from radiant citrus-floral freshness into a soft, polished woody-musky finish.
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Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Bergamot, African Marigold, Buchu, Blackcurrant
- Heart
- Violet, Cyclamen, Jasmine Petals
- Base
- Cedarwood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Musk
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- BYREDO
- Release year
- 2009
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Floral Woody Musk
- Expected wear
- Moderate
- Projection
- Moderate
- Strength
- Moderate
- Scent profile
- Citrus, Floral, Woody, Musky, Warm
- Full bottle size
- 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Bergamot, African Marigold, Buchu, Blackcurrant
- Middle
- Violet, Cyclamen, Jasmine Petals
- Base
- Cedarwood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Musk
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Citrus, Floral, Woody, Musky, Warm
Musk and woods create a skin-close, textural profile with a grounded finish.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Best for
- Everyday, Work, Going Out
- Day / night
- Day, Night
- Mood
- Radiant, Polished, Warm
Bright citrus facets make BYREDO Bal d'Afrique especially well suited to warm-weather daytime wear, where its radiant, polished, warm character feels polished without becoming heavy. Moderate projection and a 4–6 hour wear estimate support the listed everyday, work, going out settings.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
BYREDO Bal d'Afrique is a radiant citrus-floral fragrance with a smooth woody-musky base. Bergamot, African marigold, buchu, and blackcurrant give the opening brightness and lift before violet, cyclamen, and jasmine soften the center. Cedarwood and vetiver keep the drydown dry and polished, while tonka bean and musk add warmth without making it heavy. It is a strong fit for daytime, mild weather, or shoppers who want brightness up top with a clean, understated woody finish.
About the Brand
About the Brand
BYREDO is a Stockholm fragrance and design house founded in 2006 by Ben Gorham. The brand approaches scent as a way to translate memories, places, emotions, and cultural references into sensory form, pairing concise concepts with distinctive material contrasts. Its fragrances span woods, musks, florals, fruits, spices, resins, and aromatics without relying on one fixed signature style.
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Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
BYREDO Bal d'Afrique is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz.