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Bal d'Afrique by Byredo — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Bal d'Afrique by Byredo

Byredo· 2009· Eau de Parfum

Bal d'Afrique

8.312KTypically ~$190

“Neroli, violet, and blond woods with a marigold glow. Sunlit and stylish — the Byredo that people actually finish bottles of.”

FloralFreshFruitySweetCitrus

Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette

Scent profile

Top notes

Tagetes Bergamot Buchu Lemon Neroli

Heart notes

Cyclamen Jasmine Violet

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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SpringDayEveryday wear

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61%

Spring

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Summer

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Fall

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Day

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Night

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Casual

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Date

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Formal

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Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

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Sport

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