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Bal d’Afrique
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Bal d'Afrique by Byredo is a floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2009, it was created by nose Jérôme Epinette. The top notes are bergamot, African tagete, and buchu; the heart notes are violet and cyclamen (Persian violet); and the base notes are vetiver and cedar.
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Bal d’Afrique is a light perfume with a green, fine vetiver opening that, for me, is the best, with a fresh vegetal sensation, well-blended with the acidity of blackcurrants and the peculiar touch of tagete that exudes an intense, warm, and dry scent that brings us olfactorily closer to African culture. It’s light but not refreshing, not suitable for summer, rather for this spring; with the heat, the floral notes would be overwhelming and annoying. The scent reflects refined elegance, it leans more towards feminine use, but if a man wears it, it also gives a good sense of neatness and style. Its trail isn’t much, and it usually lasts between 6 and 8 hours. Overall, it’s a nice perfume without being spectacular, that becomes pleasant to wear daily.
It’s a clone of Vetiver Tonka, but so far, it’s the clone I like the most. It manages to resemble that sweet hazelnut scent that Tonka exudes, but without carrying that note. Many notes are different; I see it as more floral. It’s not citrusy or fresh; rather, it’s quite sweet; some might find it cloying, but I don’t. The dry down is very creamy, like it has milk in it. On the other hand, the performance on my skin was very good, lasting over 8 hours with a great trail. The truth is, if it were a bit cheaper, I wouldn’t mind owning it, but the price is excessive.
I tried it today, just to try. I didn’t know the notes, and no one had recommended it to me. It’s the first time I couldn’t distinguish a single essence, and I don’t care. It’s a beautiful, warm, and creamy perfume. It evokes an autumn night spent on the sofa of a luxury house, under a cashmere blanket and in elegant silk pajamas. With candles and classical music in the background. It’s an emotional fragrance, one of those that brings you home, wherever you are. A perfume to curl up in, that protects and spoils you, one you’d always wear. Pure magic.
«I once had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills… The bare, twisted acacias grew among the grass of the great plains, which smelled of thyme and juniper; in some places the scent was so strong it stung the nose. All the flowers were tiny, like those on the dunes; only at the beginning of the great rains did large, very fragrant lilies grow. The panoramas were immensely empty. Everything was made for greatness and freedom, and possessed an unequalled nobility» (Out of Africa, Isak Dinesen). Like a cherished Isak D., I’ve been transported to a place I’ve never visited. This perfume presents an amalgamation of pure, beautiful, and grand scents, of vast expanses, of violet sunsets and dense equatorial nights. The African calendula, with its penetrating scent of an exuberant garden, creates a symbiosis with a vetiver that, without being pushed aside, doesn’t bow to its roughness; instead, its slight earthy scent gives it a sanitized, fresh, and spotless finish. It’s a very cohesive composition that, in the heart notes, reveals a faint violet scent that adds magnificent sweetness, combined with a peculiar vetiver that dances with it. At the end, that violeted sweetness tempered by the calendula, where the lemon seems to wake up again, gives way to faint woods that slowly fade it out, like those wonderful sunsets that make you feel small in front of shrub expanses under the relentless sun. The roughness of the drought contrasts when it comes to drink thirstily during the rainy season from the riverbanks; here is where it shows its beauty, becoming a fresh, revitalized, and simply nourishing scent like nature. Thanks to a Karyukai sample, I was able to smell it; although I’d smelled it before, this part so primal and full of life hadn’t shown itself to me. It’s a perfume made for dreaming, for imagining, for creating doors to places we think we can’t reach… traveling while wide awake and without putting a foot on the ground.
Beaten woods with vetiver cream, harmonized with amber, ionones, and decorated with blackcurrants to add color. The composition is harmonious and elegant. The longevity is good, and the trail is on the softer side, with a modern, linear character. It’s one of the few well-made Byredo fragrances. Rating: 6.
It’s a clone of Vetiver Tonka, full on. It has the same gorgeous, refreshing vetiver, deliberately aseptic and artificial, green and foamy like a sponge with gel foam, with the same backdrop of toasted sweetness. Maybe this Byredo isn’t as flashy, but blindfolded, it’s hard to tell them apart. I can’t detect any ingredients from the description except the lab vetiver and the floral aftertaste of tagete. I recently said I didn’t like Byredo for their fake air freshener vibe, but I really liked this one, although it doesn’t have much merit because Vetiver Tonka just drives me crazy. It smells to me like fragrant, floral, damp, woody, and spotless earth. It also brings to mind a white shirt. When it dries down, it’s the only moment I catch a faint violet that gives it a fancy spa, dreamy vibe that I absolutely love. I’d love to wear it; it’s a scent of rich, complex cleanliness that makes you feel handsome.
They say it’s unisex, but it leans more feminine; a woman really makes the most of it. At first, it smells like diluted vanilla with a touch of vegetal and African calendula over a soft lemon peel and a heavy musk base. Then vetiver appears along with some flowers that give it a powdery tone without losing the initial freshness. Projection: the first 5 hours, it easily projects beyond a meter. It’s a perfume a woman can wear daily for its ease of use. It’s sweet and creamy, but in a clean, fresh style—never cloying or intrusive, perfect for a delicate woman. In terms of aroma, it’s not that innovative, but I’d give it 7/10 for its great performance.
In my opinion, it’s one of the best scents out there. No one sniffs it without saying, ‘my god, how good this is’. I wish it lasted longer on the skin for the price (on me, it lasts 5h30 on skin, longer on clothes). I’m not sure if it’s the lime and orange blossom blend, but it’s simply brutal. I’d recommend trying a decant first so you don’t spend €100 without being sure, but it’s a safe purchase because it smells incredible.
I ordered the sample because of its popularity, not knowing quite what to expect. The name, Baile de África, suggested something more exotic to me, but I was surprised: this doesn’t smell like Africa; it smells like a luxury hotel. It reminds me of impeccable cleanliness, expensive creams and soaps, and even a starched white shirt or a linen dress in spring. It’s a white scent, a bit sweeter and more synthetic than I usually like, with vetiver, clove, and musk that becomes more woody. It’s creamy, tender, and kind, even with a maternal touch. I’d call it ‘white clouds’. I get why it’s successful; it smells neat, well-mannered, and very nice.
What a beautiful perfume! To me, it’s quite synthetic (not bad), slightly creamy, with fruity and citrusy notes that balance its woody and floral aspects. On my skin, it opens with juicy blackcurrant and something floral; over time, the vetiver takes the lead, making it woodier. It always has a cheerful character; my partner says you “smell like a school vacation.” To me, it reminds me of natural blackberry granitas (gelso) you eat in Sicily in the summer. Perfect for spring or early autumn, it goes well in summer if you’re sparing with it. I see it as feminine, but a man can wear it too. A problem (common in Byredo): it opens with good projection, but after a couple of hours, my nose gets used to it and I don’t smell anything, although others say they still notice it. Edit 2/9/21: Today I tried Vetiver Tonka by Hermès and it smells almost the same, but it has more tonka and better projection and longevity. Pleasant: 9/10 Interesting: 7/10 Versatile: 5/10 Original: 7/10
A gem. Creamy, slightly sweet, clean, where white flowers and musk prevail. Tends to be feminine but works well on everyone. It projects a friendly feeling to those who smell it and the wearer, radiating well-being. Projection and longevity are moderate, but it does a good job for 6 hours. And the best part: the price. 30€ for 100ml. I’m not crazy. I’m talking about White Tulip & Barley by Massimo Dutti. Exactly identical to Bal D’Afrique.
A surprising blind buy. At first sniff, I thought it was a failure, smelling like a smoker trying to mask with an old-fashioned perfume. But a minute later, the scent transformed. A bit powdery, not talc, but soft body lotion mixed with citrus and musk. It gives me the sensation of relaxing at a resort in spring, Easter, summer, or at the beach (but after the beach, with sand between my fingers, fresh grass under my feet). It brings to mind the movie “Stand By Me.” A breeze through an open window, dancing with the blinds. Condensation on the cold floor after a hot shower. It’s not aggressive; it’s sweet, kind, affectionate, gentle but strong, with attitude. It’s beautiful, lovely, and stylish. Is it sexy? Not exactly, but whoever wears it can be. I feel it’s a fragrance of “adoration.” If you smelled it on someone, you’d be intrigued and happy, followed by a sadness. It’s surprising to meet people with so much in common, a single companion, without saying a word. It can be edifying, simple, and welcoming. Enough rambling… good fragrance. Sweet, fresh, fruity, floral. Soft vetiver, cedar, sandalwood, and musk. Easy to wear, I love it. Sweet and citrusy aroma, perfect for daytime. If I want to wear it at night, I layer it with Baccarat Rouge 540. In my opinion, one of the best Byredos.
For vetiver lovers. It’s earthy, damp, combined with citrus and flowers. The fragrance is weak for an EDP but gets stronger with heat. I don’t recommend it for cold weather, yes for warm and sunny days. It’s not seductive; it doesn’t aim to be. It leaves a faint trail of cleanliness and kindness. It’s high quality, perfect for a couple to wear together. I don’t usually like vetiver; it gives me a sour note, but here it’s well-crafted with soft orange blossom and jasmine. A friendly, charming perfume.
I tested it several times. But on one occasion, I was given another sample that had been sitting in a box for over a year. Two months ago, I checked it and applied it after showering around 11 am. I went to dinner and it still smelled great. A rich, exquisite aroma. Woody, fresh, citrusy, soft yet present. I ended up buying it.
Fresh, green, and incredibly wearable. The only downside is that it lasts about 4 hours for its huge price. However, the scent intoxicates me, which is why it’s one of my favorites.
I bought it at a niche store. For a while, the scents reaching my nose seemed very linear. I discovered Black Afgano, Initio Oud of Greatness, Roja… I liked them, especially the Initio one. I left, came back to refresh my nose, and the first bottle I picked up was this one. I automatically stopped testing others. I bought the 50ml. I’m sure it will be a staple in my collection. What a fantastic fragrance! ❤️
Versatile and rich for any season. Simple but effective composition; it copies the Vetiver Tonka formula from Hermès but with a more relaxed and youthful tone. It’s a citrusy, soapy vetiver. As it dries, the typical Byredo sour-fruity accord appears, more fun and playful. Clean and crisp aroma. Longevity is low-to-moderate, a drawback given the price, though worth it during sales. It could be your signature. 100% unisex. For something more serious and masculine, Megeve by Eight and Bob is a good option.
If its dry-down were as brilliant as its opening, it would be worth the price, but that beautiful top note fades quickly, leaving a pleasant yet personality-free scent for a niche fragrance. It plays tricks on its name: if it evokes Africa, it should be wild, not soft and powdery. It also deceives with its dry-down, which becomes bland. It’s an EDP with the performance of a weak EDT, an exorbitant price, and excessive hype. There are better options like Villoresi’s Teint de Neige or Diptyque’s Eau de sens, masterpieces from start to finish.
It’s a quiet spring day with soft sunlight and a blue sky. I was captivated from the start (even though I’m not usually a fan of citrus or vetiver, this one is a total love today). It opens herbal and citrusy, very potent. On my skin, the citrus stands out, but I notice a sweet-and-sour fruity touch that smells more like pineapple than blackcurrant. Over time, the vetiver takes over, making it woodier and blending well with the jasmine and orange blossom. It dries down creamy and clean. I love it for vacations; I took it on a trip and used it all summer until I ran out. It’s cheerful, sophisticated, clean, fresh, and versatile. Unisex, leaning feminine. Soft sillage and medium longevity (about 5 hours). I’ll be trying it again thanks to a friend, and I already know I want the original—I’m not settling for dupes. Finally, a perfume I love for spring/summer (I’m usually into potent, intense scents), but this one has stolen my heart for the next collection. ❣️
As a scent, the fragrance is a hit: it smells like wood, clean, very neutral. A friend said it smelled like a baby; honestly, it captivated my nose but didn’t blow my mind; it’s very pleasant and you can’t help but smile when you smell it. However, considering the price, I feel it’s not worth it. The longevity on my skin was good, about 7 hours. I had huge expectations; I wanted to try it for so long, but I thought it would be more interesting. I’m not saying it’s bad, but if it cost half the price, it would be much more reasonable. In conclusion, very pleasant but it left me with a bittersweet taste.
What a bomb of a perfume, so beautiful and special, but so expensive… I knew it first in a hand cream; I was fascinated. In the cream, it was very edible: smell of butter, popcorn, grilled croissant, mixed with a three-hour shower at a Four Seasons. In perfume, things change: it keeps that edible charm but is cleaner, sharper, with a slightly raspy edge, sometimes sugary, sometimes powdery. It changes with the moment, has a classic touch, smells expensive and neutral yet with personality. It’s a calm scent but with a rebellious touch (a bit like Zadig?), powdery when it wants to be, intriguing, like a cookie and lemon cake, muddy citrus… But I don’t feel Africa; it doesn’t evoke travel or distance; it’s a fragrance for a spacious salon with moldings, a consultant’s salary in Salamanca, and varnished wood floors. To my taste, Byredo is gorgeous, but the price doesn’t work in its favor. I understand the exclusivity, but I don’t think it’s worth it, like with Le Labo. I suppose they don’t want to mass-produce it, but in the end, it doesn’t last long enough and could have a better trail.
How many times have I read that people don’t feel Africa! Ladies and gentlemen, stop with the clichés! It’s hard to break free from associating Africa with potent ingredients (woods, spices, incense). With this relic, Byredo breaks mental schemas. Because Africa is pure fantasy, and here Ben Gorham wanted to evoke his tenderest memories about his father and represent the shy, peaceful, and cheerful character of the continent 😍💛
How many times have I read that they don’t feel Africa. Gentlemen and Ladies, stop with the clichés. It’s hard to shake the idea of associating Africa with potent ingredients (strong wood notes, spices, incense, etc.). With this fragrance relic, Byredo aims to break mental schemas. Because Africa is pure fantasy, and in this product, Ben Gorham (creative director and founder) wanted to evoke his tenderest memories about his father and represent the shyest, most peaceful, and cheerful character of the continent. 😍💛
It smells exactly like the Star cologne sold for two duros in my adolescence in the ’00s. Star Nature was a series of 11 fragrances from a department store based on the theme of the day: bubblegum, strawberry, coconut, melon, blackberry… It’s a cheap smell with zero performance. A 0.
From the first time I smelled it, I fell in love. On my skin, it has developed beautifully; it’s an addictive scent in the sense that it invites you to smell it constantly. Personally, it smells clean, a bit spicy, with a touch of sweetness. It’s hard to describe but it’s not complex. I loved it from the moment I smelled it in the tester and then on skin.
I bought a decant because I was drawn to the name and there’s a lot of hype. My first impression was that it’s refreshing, dry, and a bit woody, unisex, but to be honest, as it dries down, it leans more masculine. What I perceive most are citrus, violet, vetiver, and woods. It’s definitely on my husband’s wishlist because I loved it for him, but not for myself.
Clean vetiver, aromatic, citrusy, with a floral, fruity, and above all, musky side. As a whole, it’s a clean scent, subtly sweet, and very creamy. It’s luxurious; it seems simple at first glance but is complex in its entirety. It’s daytime, luminous, and suitable all year round, though ideal for spring and summer. Although I think it’s more popular among women, I see it as totally unisex. On my skin, it lasts about 6 hours: projection and trail are wide at the start but drop quickly until it’s skin-scented in no time. The scent is super pretty, but in my opinion, it’s not worth the price due to its performance. I’ll settle for something like White Tulip & Barley by Massimo Dutti; they’re not identical, and I admit Bal d’Afrique has more nuances, but it’s a similar alternative for those who don’t want to pay so much. Try it, maybe on your skin you’ll have more luck and be fortunate.
This isn’t a technical review, but rather the sensations this wonder evokes in me. I’m usually into strong, woody scents, but this is perfectly balanced. It comes out citrusy but not piercing; the vetiver takes the lead, but it’s a CLEAN vetiver, accompanied by floral notes that give it charm. It evokes the cleanliness of white porcelain or marble sprinkled with Amalfi lemon (sharp but not sour), along with a vase of fresh flowers. It’s totally unisex; I share it with my mother. I wear it on special or semi-formal occasions, with white clothes, like family breakfasts by the sea, where the sea breeze fits perfectly with its trail, which is the best part.
One of my favorites for summer, but it’s versatile enough to wear year-round. It’s light yet substantial. Fresh, but in a particular way; I don’t detect anything citrusy. To me, it smells like cream, milky, with clean woods and musk, slightly sweet like rice pudding with vetiver and a young, timid flower added. If this makes sense, haha, because the official notes don’t match, but that’s how I perceive it. It’s informal without losing elegance, youthful without sacrificing sophistication. Hard to explain, but if you’ve smelled it, it’s easy to understand. It evokes everything except Africa; my Western mind expects something else, but here it’s surprising. When I tried it at a El Corte Inglés, I was blown away. It requires reapplication: if I put it on at 7 am for work, by 12 pm there’s nothing left, not even on the skin. Its trail is intimate; you don’t fill the room. That’s why I wanted it for years without buying it, but the scent was so lovely that I finally caved. Age: any. Unisex 100%. Perfect for any climate, shines more in heat. Scent: 9.5/10. Longevity: 6/10. Duration: 4-5 h. Projection: 5/10. Versatility: 8/10. Price: $$$ (2.4 €/ml). Final Score: 7/10.
Super subtle, it feels like a gentle application of cleanliness and softness. It has a sharp, delicate beauty. Sometimes it reminds me of Vince Camuto Eterno, but it’s not the same. At first, it seems to fade, but then bursts of its bright composition return. It’s rare: the first time it disappoints, but over time you realize how wonderful it is. I bought one for my wife, and then I asked for one for myself. How curious: in bed, I’d say ‘you smell so good,’ and she’d laugh, saying she’d given it to me because I hadn’t filled her with scent yet… and she was right. I learned the lesson of not being prejudiced. Honestly, I regretted it at first, but now I retract that and admit my mistake. It’s beautiful, smells clean, luminous, and transparent, like a cloud free of pollution. Scent: 10. Projection: 2 hours. Longevity: 6 hours. Recommended, but watch out: it’s expensive and might not be worth it.
Cute and pretty perfume. So far, I know Sundazed and Bal d’Afrique by Byredo well, and they are both wonders. The first is a clean, youthful, and versatile neroli, and the second is delicate but very special and comforting. Bal d’Afrique is a vetiver perfume with violets, cyclamen, and incense among other notes. It’s very wearable, like a soft silk blouse. It can perfectly be a signature scent.
Pleasant but also bland, with not much projection. I think they left it halfway when creating it, failing to give it more personality.
A comforting perfume that smells like clean, moisturized skin with a creamy, buttery undertone. It’s fairly linear, with moderate longevity and modest projection; those kinds that send you light bursts when you move. I absolutely love it, and it’s a scent or vibe that has become basic in my wardrobe. Its moment to shine is spring-summer.
An olfactory madness and a delight. The opening bursts with mature, exotic citrus, nothing piercing, conveying sophisticated freshness from the first instant. That opening is accompanied by floral notes that add balance without standing out too much, keeping the fragrance on a neutral and unisex ground. The only thing that makes it unique is the presence of uncommon accords, like passion fruit, which adds an exotic and slightly sweet nuance, distinct from the usual. That rarity gives it personality and makes it a different experience. In the evolution, the citrus freshness persists and blends with a warm, woody base, always clean and elegant. The result is a citrus, warm, and polished fragrance that feels like a spring or summer afternoon with a linen outfit. It conveys relaxed exoticism and natural sophistication. It’s unisex, versatile, and perfect for dates or everyday wear, although I wouldn’t recommend it for parties if you’re looking to stand out with power. On skin, it’s addictive and elegant. My rating: 9.5/10. An exotic delight that turns citrus freshness into an everyday gesture of elegance.
I love it: the citrus and aromatic opening is wonderful and addictive. The first minutes are energizing, and as it dries down, the floral notes emerge with a musky touch that gives a sense of cleanliness. It’s pleasant, light, and has personality. The downside is that on my skin it doesn’t last long, projects little, and lasts no more than 1-2 hours; up close it reaches 4-5 hours, and a bit longer on clothes. Such a pity given how beautiful it is. I see it as ideal for everyday wear and warm months; it’s discreet and pleasant, totally unisex. By the way, the Absolu version that came out recently was a disappointment for me; I expected something identical with more longevity, but it’s different. At Massimo Dutti, there’s one that reminds a bit of Bal d’Afrique, the White Tulip & Barley; it’s not a dupe but shares some things. Despite its performance, I’ll keep coming back because it’s gorgeous.
Fresh and citrusy opening that quickly moves to floral notes, where the violet and marigold blend stands out, a bit unusual. Feels more feminine than unisex, but it has good longevity (over 6 hours) and projection.
Smells good, it’s a very charming sweet scent, but for me it’s too strong and feminine; I wouldn’t wear it. Maybe worth trying more, but not for the price.
Truly a beautiful scent. Starts with super bright citrus and then turns powdery. Very delicate and special, with a slightly different twist that hooks you. Pity it doesn’t last long.
I absolutely loved the citrus notes in this; I used to hate them. It starts with sparkling citrus but has powdery notes that make it distinct. It smells clean effortlessly, like it’s saying ‘I smell fresh and cheerful without trying.’ At one point, I was transported to the Adam Sandler movie Blended: I imagined that luxurious African hotel, fresh air, and adventure. It’s bright at first, but as it dries down, it becomes addictive and a bit sexy (without being dirty), very cozy. Forget the ‘elderly’ vibe from the word luxurious: it’s youthful and super unisex.
Smells super original, elegant, and fresh, with that soapy touch that makes it unique. Perfect as a signature scent to wear anytime, anywhere. Total beauty.