
Bal d'Afrique
Brand : Byredo
Unisex
03/2008
Olfactive | Ben Gorham, |
Oil house | Robertet, |
Bottle designer | Stock, |
Bottle family | Oriental Woody, Woods, Crisp, Gourmand, |
Story behind it
Stockholm-based niche line Byredo introduced a new fragrance named Bal d’Afrique, and "inspired by Paris in the late 20ćs and its infatuation with African culture, art, music and dance. A mix of the Parisian avant-gardism and African culture shaped a unique and vibrant expression. The intense life, the excess and euphoria is illustrated by Bal dćAfrique's Neroli, African marigold and Moroccan cedarwood." Top notes includes: bergamot, lemon, neroli, African marigold, Bucchu Middle notes includes: violet, jasmine and cyclamen Base is composed of black amber, musk, vetiver, moroccan cedarwood. The fragrance is available in 100 ml Eau de Parfum. Bal d'Afrique was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Jerome Epinette.
Perfume notes
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Top notes
Lemon, Marigold (Tagete), Neroli, Bergamot, Buchu leaves, African marigold, Bucchu,
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Heart notes
Violet, Jasmine, Cyclamen, Jasmine petals,
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Base notes
Amber (black), Cedarwood (Moroccan), Vetiver, Musk, Praline, Black amber, Moroccan cedarwood,
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Bergamot, Amalfi lemon, African orange flower, Tagetes, Black currant, Violet, Jasmine, Cyclamen, Amber, Musk, Vetiver, Virginia cedar,