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What it is: A fragrance that reimagines the iconic scent with a more gourmand intensity, heightening the contrast between vibrant lightness and addictive depth, paying tribute to founder Ben Gorham's personal memories and the vibrant artistic influence of African culture.
Fragrance story: This reinterpretation elevates the gourmand notes of Bal d'Afrique to an addictive level, all surrounding a heart of sweet praline. Notes of bergamot, lemon, and blackcurrant offer a bold vibrance before melting into praline, sweet musks, and violet. A woody blend of cedar and vetiver add depth and drama to the base, with warm black amber extending the gourmand push of the praline right to the very end.
Style: Woody.
Notes:
- Top: bergamot, leom, black currant
- Middle: musk, praline, violet
- Base: cedarwood, vetiver, black amber
- 3.4 oz.
- Vegan
- Made in Spain
- Item #10830343
Ingredients
Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Aqua (Water/Eau), Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Linalool, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Coumarin, Beta-Caryophyllene, Citral, Rose Ketones, Geranyl Acetate, Terpineol, Terpinolene, Alcohol, Hexadecanolactone, Citronellol, Alpha-Terpinene, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Isoeugenyl Acetate, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 14700 (Red 4), Ci 60730 (Ext. Violet 2).
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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BYREDO
After traveling to his mother's hometown in India, BYREDO founder Ben Gorham became intrigued by scent and memory. Mentored by world-renowned perfumers, he started his line of luxury fragrances in Stockholm in 2006, focusing on raw, high-quality ingredients. Today, BYREDO candles, perfumes and more are known as much for their minimalist, stylistic packaging as they are for their irresistible scents.
Most helpful positive review
June 24, 2025
Absolu the Best
If I could only wear one scent for the rest of my life, it would be this. The Absolu version is so much more potent and it actually lasts on my skin. The original EDP does not last for more than an hour or so, even with 6-8 sprays. However, the scent of Bal D'Afrique is perfection in a bottle that you can easily wear 365 days a year, in every season, and that's how I justified buying the original. They mastered the original scent of the EDP into the Absolu and it's a perfect 10/10.
MattyTee
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Most helpful critical review
Feb 16, 2026
Not a fan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not really my type of perfume, I feel like the smell is strong and too much of citrus I believe it’s lemon, I appreciate receiving the opportunity to try out this perfume but I can’t say that I like it, I do think this is great for someone who likes citrus and strong scents that last hours, this lasted hours on my skin even til the next day.
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MattyTee
Size purchased: 3.3 oz
June 24, 2025
Absolu the Best
If I could only wear one scent for the rest of my life, it would be this. The Absolu version is so much more potent and it actually lasts on my skin. The original EDP does not last for more than an hour or so, even with 6-8 sprays. However, the scent of Bal D'Afrique is perfection in a bottle that you can easily wear 365 days a year, in every season, and that's how I justified buying the original. They mastered the original scent of the EDP into the Absolu and it's a perfect 10/10.
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d3stroyerz
Verified purchase
July 24, 2025
opened package sent
5stars for the scent, more longer lasting, smoother, yummy slight sweet praline note, addicting love it. However, the package is opened and Nordstrom repackage over with plastic and sent me used one. I buy directly from Byredo as well as through from Nordstrom so I know the stickers each side of the box should be sealed but package came in broken seals. I would return for refund but decided to keep as I love the perfume.
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TipsyShooter95
Verified purchase
Size purchased: 50 ml
Color: Clear
Dec 3, 2025
Sheesh
A super sexy fragrance
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Anonymous
Verified purchase
Dec 8, 2025
Yes!!
This is what I was waiting for!!! Actually lasts now
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mc79
Verified purchase
July 13, 2025
Incredible, smells like the best spa shower
I would give this 1000 stars if I could. I stayed at an expensive hotel on vacation that stocked very fancy spa products. It had an outdoor shower with plants and the most amazing body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. That is what this perfume smells like! Tropical vacation vibes with an outdoor shower featuring plants and the best spa products. It also last forever unlike all of the other Byredo scents I’ve tried.
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Haniatk
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Feb 18, 2026
Beautiful fragrance
I’m a big fan on the OG Bal D’Afrique but I’ve always been disappointed with its projection and performance. It’s beautifully fresh but also seems like a skin scent rather than perfume.
This one is much stronger and way better performing but it’s not identical to the OG. It’s sweeter so if you’re looking for that super fresh scent, you might be a bit disappointed. To me it’s absolutely gorgeous and I love the fact that it lasts much longer.
