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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, the nose behind this creation is Jérôme Epinette. The top notes are bergamot, African tagete and buchú; the heart notes, violet and cyclamen (Persian violet); and the base notes, vetiver and cedar.
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Bal d’Afrique is a light perfume with a green and fine vetiver opening that, for me, is the best, with a fresh vegetal sensation, well combined with the acidity of the blackcurrants and the peculiar touch of the taget that emits an intense, warm and dry smell 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 a refined elegance, it leans more towards feminine use, but if a man uses it it also gives a good sense of neatness and style. Its trail isn’t much and usually lasts between 6 and 8 hours. In general 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’ve liked the most. It manages to resemble that sweet hazelnut smell that the Tonka emits, but without carrying this note. Many notes are different, I see it as more floral. It’s not citrusy or fresh either, rather it’s quite sweet; it can reach cloying for some, but nothing of that for me. The dry-down is very creamy, it seems like it carries milk. On the other hand, the performance on my skin has been very good, lasting more than 8 hours with a great trail. The truth is that if it were something cheaper, I wouldn’t mind having it, but its price is excessive.
I tried it today, just to try. I didn’t know its notes, nor had anyone recommended it to me. It’s the first time I can’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 with an elegant silk pyjama. 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 in which to curl up, that protects and spoils you, of those you’d always put on. Pure magic.
‘I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of Ngong Hills… The bare and twisted acacias grew among the grass of the great plains, which smelled of thyme and juniper; in some places the smell was so strong it tickled the nose. All the flowers were tiny, like those of the dunes; only at the beginning of the great rains did large and 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). Almost like a dear Isak D., I have been able to transport myself to a place I have never visited. This perfume presents an amalgam of pure, beautiful and grand scents, of vast extensions, of violet sunsets and dense equatorial nights. The African calendula with its penetrating smell of lush garden makes a symbiosis with a vetiver that, without being banished, does not bow to its roughness, but its slight earthy smell gives it a sanitised, fresh and spotless finish. It’s a very cohesive composition that, in the heart phase, lets a slight violet smell be noticed that adds a 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 dampen it, like those wonderful sunsets that make you feel small in front of shrub extensions under the relentless sun. The roughness of the drought contrasts when it comes to drink thirstily in the rainy season the river beds; here is where it shows its beauty, becoming a fresh, revitalised and simply nourishing scent like nature. Thanks to a Karyukai sample I have been able to feel it; although I had smelled it before, it hadn’t shown me this part so primordial and full of life. It’s a perfume made for dreaming, for imagining, for creating doors to places we think we can’t reach… travelling while very awake and without putting feet on the ground.
Beaten woods with vetiver cream, harmonised with amber, ionones and decorated with blackcurrants to give it colour. The composition is harmonious and elegant. The longevity is good and the trail is on the softer side, with a modern and linear character. It’s one of the few well-made Byredo fragrances. Rating: 6.
It’s a clone of Vetiver Tonka to the max. It has the same beautiful and refreshing vetiver, deliberately aseptic and artificial, green and foamy like a sponge with gel foam, with the same background of toasted sweetness. Perhaps this Byredo is less fluorescent, but blind it’s hard to distinguish. I can’t catch any ingredient from the description, except the lab vetiver and the floral aftertaste of the taget. I recently said I didn’t like Byredos for their false air freshener taste, but this one I’ve liked a lot, although it doesn’t have much merit because Vetiver Tonka drives me mad. It smells of fragrant, floral, damp, woody and spotless earth to me. It also brings to mind a white shirt. When it fades, it’s the only moment I catch a faint violet that gives it a fancy spa and dreamy air that I’m thrilled by. I’d love to wear it; it’s a scent of rich and complex cleanliness that makes you feel handsome.
It’s said to be unisex, but it leans more towards the feminine; a woman gets more out of it. At first it smells of diluted vanilla with a touch of vegetal and African calendula over soft lemon peel and a base of lots of musk. Then the vetiver appears and some flowers that give it a powdery tone without losing the initial freshness. Projection: the first 5 hours it easily goes over a metre. It’s a perfume a woman can wear daily for its ease of use. It’s sweet and creamy, but in a clean and fresh style, never cloying or intrusive, suitable for a delicate woman. As for the scent, it’s not that innovative, but with 7/10 for its good performance.
In my opinion, it’s one of the best scents that exist. No one smells it without saying ‘my goodness, how good it is’. I’d like it to last longer on the skin for the price it has (on me it lasts 5h30 on skin, longer on clothes). I don’t know if it’s the blend of lime and orange blossom, but it’s simply brilliant. I’d recommend trying it in a decant to avoid spending €100 without being sure, but it’s a safe purchase because it smells incredible.
I ordered the sample because of its success, without quite knowing what to expect. The name, Baile de África, suggested something more exotic to me, but I was surprised: this doesn’t smell of Africa, but rather of 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 little sweeter and more synthetic than I usually prefer, with vetiver, clove and musk that becomes more woody. It’s creamy, tender and gentle, even with something maternal about it. I’d call it ‘white clouds’. I understand its success; it smells neat, well-mannered and very good.
What a beautiful perfume! For me, it’s quite synthetic (not bad), slightly creamy, with fruity and citrusy notes that balance its woody and floral character. On my skin, it opens with juicy blackcurrant and something floral; over time, the vetiver takes centre stage, making it more woody. It always has a cheerful character; my partner says you ‘smell like school holidays’. To me, it reminds me of natural blackberry granitas (gelso) you eat in Sicily in summer. Perfect for spring or early autumn, it goes well in summer if you’re sparing. 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 can’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. It tends to be feminine but suits everyone. It projects a friendly feeling in whoever smells it and in the wearer, radiating well-being. Projection and longevity are moderate; it manages a good six 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; it smelled like a smoker with mature perfume trying to mask the scent. But a minute later, the smell transformed. A bit like powder, not talcum powder, but a soft, citrusy body lotion, powder mixed with citrus and musk. It gives me the sensation of relaxing at a resort, in spring, Easter, summer, and at the beach (but after the beach, with sand between my fingers, fresh grass under my feet). It reminds me of the film ‘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 scent, perfect for the day. If I want to wear it at night, I layer it with Baccarat Rouge 540. In my opinion, one of the best by Byredo.
For lovers of vetiver. It’s earthy, humid, combined with citrus and flowers. The fragrance is weak for an EDP but gains strength with the heat. I wouldn’t recommend it for cold weather, but yes for warm, sunny days. It’s not seductive; it doesn’t try 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 touch, but here it’s well-crafted with orange blossom and jasmine, very soft. A friendly, charming perfume.
I’ve tested it several times. But on one occasion, I was given another sample that had been sitting in a box for over a year. I checked it two months ago and applied it after a shower, around 11 am. I went out to dinner and it still smelled. A rich, exquisite scent. Woody, fresh, citrusy, soft yet present. I ended up buying it.
Fresh, green, and incredibly wearable. The only downside is that it lasts about four hours for its enormous price. However, the scent intoxicates me, which is why it’s one of my favourites.
I bought it at a niche shop. 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 and came back to refresh my nose. The first bottle I picked up was this one, and I automatically didn’t try any more. 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 formula of Vetiver Tonka by Hermès but with a more relaxed and youthful tone. It’s a citrusy, soapy vetiver. As it dries, the typical sour-fruity accord of Byredo appears, but more fun and playful. Clean and crisp scent. 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 gorgeous top note fades quickly, leaving a pleasant yet personality-free scent for a niche fragrance. It deceives its name: if it evokes Africa, it should be wild, not soft and powdery. It also deceives its dry-down, which becomes bland. It’s an EDP with the performance of a weak EDT, an excessive price, and overblown hype. There are better options like Teint de Neige by Villoresi or Eau de sens by Diptyque, works of art from start to finish.
It’s a tranquil spring day, with soft sunlight and a blue sky. I was captivated from the first sniff (even though I’m not usually a fan of citrus or vetiver, today is total love). 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 more woody and blending well with the jasmine and orange blossom. It dries down creamy and clean. I adore it for holidays; I took it on a trip and used it all summer until I finished the bottle. It’s cheerful, sophisticated, clean, fresh, and versatile. Unisex, leaning feminine. Soft sillage and medium longevity (around 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 a dupe. Finally, a perfume I love for spring/summer (I’m usually more into potent, intense scents), but this has stolen my heart for the next collection. ❣️
As a scent, the fragrance is a success: it smells of 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 smelling it. However, for its price, I feel it’s not worth it. The longevity on my skin was good, about 7 hours. I had huge expectations, wanted to try it for a long time, but 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 left me with a bittersweet taste.
What a perfume bomb, what beautiful and special, but what expensive… I knew it first in hand cream; it fascinated me. In cream it was very edible: smell of butter, popcorn, grilled croissant, mixed with a three-hour shower in a Four Seasons. In perfume, things change: it keeps that edible charm but is cleaner, sharper, with a rough edge, sometimes sugary, sometimes powdery. It changes according to the moment, has a classic touch, smells expensive and neutral with personality. It’s a calm scent but with a rebellious touch (a bit like Zadig?), powdery when it wants to, intriguing, based on cookies and lemon cake, muddy citrus… But I don’t feel Africa, it doesn’t evoke travel or distance; it’s a fragrance for a large salon with mouldings, a consultant’s salary in Salamanca and varnished wooden floors. To my taste, Byredo is beautiful but the price doesn’t play in its favour. I understand the exclusivity but I don’t think it’s worth it, as happens with Le Labo. I suppose they don’t want to mass-produce it, but in the end it doesn’t last as long and could have a better trail.
How many times have I read that people don’t feel Africa! Gentlemen and ladies, 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. Sirs and Madams, stop with the clichés. It’s difficult to get rid of the idea of associating Africa with potent ingredients (strong wood notes, spices, incense, etc.). With this fragrance relic, Byredo intends to break mental schemas. Because Africa is pure fantasy and in this product, Ben Gorham (creative director and founder) has wanted to evoke his tenderest memories about his father and represent the most shy, peaceful and cheerful character of the continent. 😍💛
It smells exactly like the Star cologne sold for two pesetas in my adolescence in the ’00s. Star Nature was a range of 11 fragrances from a haberdashery 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 heard it, I fell in love. On my skin it has developed brilliantly; it’s an addictive scent in the sense that it invites you to smell it constantly. Personally, it smells clean, a bit spicy and with a sweet touch. It’s hard to describe but it’s not complex. I loved it from the moment I smelled it in the decant and then on skin.
I bought a decant because I was attracted by 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 towards masculine. What I perceive most are citrus, violet, vetiver and woods. It’s definitely on my husband’s wish list, because I loved it for him, but not for me.
Clean vetiver, aromatic, citrusy, with a floral, fruity and above all musky part. 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, although 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 they’re close to the skin in little time. The scent is super beautiful, but in my opinion it’s not worth the cost 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, perhaps on your skin you’ll have more luck and be fortunate.
This isn’t a technical review, but the feelings this wonder evokes in me. I’m 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 (piercing but not sour), alongside 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 favourites for summer, but I wear it all year round because it’s versatile. It’s light yet has body. Fresh, but in a particular way; I detect nothing citrusy. To me, it smells of cream, milky, with clean woods and musk, slightly sweet like rice pudding with a touch of vetiver and a young, shy flower. If this makes sense, hahaha, because the official notes don’t match, but this is how I perceive it. It’s informal without losing elegance, youthful without sacrificing savoir-faire. Hard to explain, but if you’ve smelled it, 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 John Lewis, 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 close to the skin. Its trail is intimate; you don’t fill the room. That’s why I wanted it for years without daring to buy it, but the scent was so lovely that I finally gave in. Age: any. Unisex 100%. Perfect in any weather, 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’s like a touch of cleanliness and softness applied with care. 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 peculiar: the first time it disappoints, but over time you realise how wonderful it is. I bought one for my wife, then asked for one for myself. How curious: in bed, I told her ‘you smell delicious,’ and she laughed, saying she’d given it to me because my nose hadn’t been filled up… and she was right. I learned the lesson of not being prejudiced. Honestly, I regretted it at first, but now I retract and accept 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 beware: it’s expensive and might not justify the price.
Cute and pretty perfume. So far I know Sundazed and Bal d’Afrique by Byredo well, and they are two 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 at the same time bland, with not much projection. I think when creating it they stopped halfway in giving it more personality.
A comforting perfume that smells like clean, moisturised skin with a creamy, buttery texture. It’s fairly linear, with moderate longevity and modest projection; those little light puffs that reach you when you move. I absolutely love it and it’s a scent or vibe that has become basic in my wardrobe. Its moment of shine is in spring-summer.
An olfactory madness and a delight. The opening bursts with mature and exotic citrus, nothing stinging, conveying sophisticated freshness from the very 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 terrain. The only thing that makes it unique is the presence of uncommon accords, like passionfruit, 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 is maintained and blends with a warm and 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, though 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 a gesture of everyday elegance.
I love it: the citrus and aromatic opening is wonderful and addictive. The first few minutes are energising 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 pity is that on my skin it lasts little, projects little and no more than 1-2 hours; up close it reaches 4-5 hours and a bit more on clothes. What a shame 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. There’s one at Massimo Dutti that reminds me 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 blend of violet and marigold stands out, a bit unusual. Feels more feminine than unisex, but has good longevity (over 6 hours) and projection.
Smells nice, it’s a very charming sweet scent, but for me it’s too strong and feminine; I wouldn’t wear it. Perhaps it’s worth trying more, but not at this price.
Truly a beautiful scent. Opens with super bright citrus then turns more powdery. Very delicate and special, with a little distinct twist that hooks you. Pity it doesn’t last longer.
I absolutely loved the citrus notes in this; I used to hate anything citrusy. It opens with sparkling citrus but has powdery notes that set it apart. Smells clean effortlessly, as if it’s saying ‘I smell fresh and cheerful without trying’. At one point, I was transported back to the Adam Sandler film Blended: I pictured that luxurious African hotel, fresh air and adventure. It starts bright but dries down to be addictive and slightly sexy (without being dirty), very cosy. Forget the ‘old man’ vibe suggested by the word luxurious: it’s youthful and super unisex.
Smells incredibly original, elegant and fresh, with that soapy touch that makes it unique. Perfect as a signature scent to wear anytime, anywhere. Total beauty.