- Bal d'Afrique Byredo for women and men:
main accords
aromatic
citrus
woody
floral
fresh spicy
powdery
white floral
fruity
sweet
musky
Stockholm-based niche fragrance house Byredo has unveiled its latest scent, Bal d’Afrique—an olfactory homage to 1920s Paris and its captivation with African culture, art, music, and dance.
This fusion of Parisian avant-garde spirit and African heritage gave rise to a singular, vivid expression. The era’s exuberant energy, unbridled excess, and sheer euphoria find form in Bal d’Afrique, brought to life through notes of neroli, African marigold, and Moroccan cedarwood.
The fragrance unfolds with bright top notes of bergamot, lemon, neroli, African marigold, and Bucchu, leading into a delicate heart of violet, jasmine, and cyclamen. Anchoring the composition is a warm base of black amber, musk, vetiver, and Moroccan cedarwood.
Bal d’Afrique is available as a 100 ml Eau de Parfum.
一.Pros
1.Beautiful everyday scent
2.Perfect blend of fruitiness, sweetness, and florals
3.Works well in any season
4.Smells like calm happiness
5.Pleasant and fresh opening
6.Evokes feelings of happiness and safety
7.Summery scent with autumn/winter attributes
8.Became a signature scent for the reviewer
二.Cons
1.No longevity
2.Linear and does not evolve much
3.Barely there and not long-lasting
4.Does not live up to the hype
5.Subtle and less interesting after the top notes
6.Does not work for those who dislike woods or fruits
7.Drydown is boring, soapy, and generic
8.Not enjoyable if you don't like fruity or blackcurrant notes
Perfume Pyramid
Top Notes
1.Amalfi Lemon 2.Marigold 3.Bergamot 4.Black Currant 5.African Orange Flower
Middle Notes
1.Violet 2.Cyclamen 3.Jasmine
Base Notes
1.Vetiver 2.Musk 3.Amber 4.Virginia Cedar
