Byredo Bal d'Afrique
- Authentic original perfume
- Try before the full bottle
- Travel-ready 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
- Long-lasting scent
Bal d'Afrique by Byredo is a bright citrus-floral with a warm, woody base underneath. African marigold, bergamot, lemon, neroli and buchu open it sharp and a little green. Cyclamen, violet and jasmine soften the heart into something more floral. Cedarwood, vetiver, black amber and musk close it dry and grounded. Launched in 2009. Both men and women wear it, especially those who want a citrus scent with more depth than a simple cologne. Voters wear it in spring and summer, by day, and it settles easily into a work routine. Most wearers rate its longevity moderate, with sillage voted moderate as well. A 3ml decant is plenty for a working week before you choose the bottle.
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The community verdict
Vetiver gives Bal d'Afrique its woody base after bergamot and lemon give way to violet and jasmine. Most report moderate wear and projection. Its warm floral character suits spring days, and summer works too; those who prefer lighter blends may find it a little rich.
Summarised with AI from perfume-community reviews
- Brand
- Byredo
- Scent profile
- Unisex
- Launched
- Decant sizes
- 3ml, 10ml, 30ml
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Byredo Bal d'Afrique, hour by hour
How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.
Marigolds and lemon on a market stall, cedar crates stacked behind.
What wearers say
Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.
Longevity
Most voted: 55%Moderate
Sillage
Most voted: 65%Moderate
Season
Most voted: 48%Spring
Time of day
Most voted: 54%Daytime
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Longevity
- Very weak4%
- Weak11%
- Moderate (Most voted)55%
- Long lasting30%
- Eternal0%
Sillage
- Intimate10%
- Moderate (Most voted)65%
- Strong25%
- Enormous0%
Season
- Spring (Most voted)48%
- Summer35%
- Autumn13%
- Winter4%
Time of day
- Daytime (Most voted)54%
- Office25%
- Evening16%
- Night out5%
Which size is right for you?
Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.
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Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.
10ML vs a blind buy
What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.
Why 10ML?
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Authentic original perfume
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Smell it on your skin before you buy
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Try several scents for one bottle’s price
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Travel-ready atomiser
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No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
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Byredo Bal d'Afrique in plain words
What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.
What it smells like
It starts bright and sunny, with zesty citrus and a marigold note. Violet and jasmine bring a soft floral middle, and it ends woody, earthy and warm, with a dry, ambery glow under the flowers.
How it wears
The perfume community reports moderate staying power, with some wearers finding it long lasting. Projection is mostly moderate, and some find it strong.
When to wear it
Wearers mostly choose it for spring and summer days, and the office suits it well. The community also finds it warm and romantic enough for an evening out.
Who it suits
Someone who likes a bright citrus floral and enjoys a woody, warm finish. People who prefer very light blends may find it a little rich.
Similar perfumes at 10ML
- Atelier des Ors Riviera Drive: shares the lemon and neroli brightness at its opening
- Maison Noir Somnia: shares the jasmine and black amber that add warmth to its floral heart and base
- Vilhelm Parfumerie Morning Chess: shares the bergamot and black amber that frame its citrus and woods
Sizes and price per ml
At 10ML, Byredo Bal d'Afrique comes as 3ml for €13.77 (€4.59/ml), 10ml for €37.35 (€3.74/ml) and 30ml for €91.80 (€3.06/ml).
Frequently asked questions
What does Byredo Bal d'Afrique smell like?
Byredo Bal d'Afrique opens with African Marigold, Bergamot, Buchu and Lemon. The heart brings Cyclamen, Jasmine and Violet. It dries down to Black Amber, Cedarwood, Musk and Vetiver.
Is Byredo Bal d'Afrique long lasting?
Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as moderate (55% of votes), and 30% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (65% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.
Is Byredo Bal d'Afrique good for summer?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it most for spring, but summer still takes 35% of season votes.
Is Byredo Bal d'Afrique good for winter?
Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 4% of season votes go to winter.
Is Byredo Bal d'Afrique for day or night?
Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it by day: 79% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 21% for evenings and nights out.
Can I wear Byredo Bal d'Afrique to the office?
Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other times of day, but the office still takes 25% of time-of-day votes.
Who makes Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
Bal d'Afrique is made by Byredo. It was launched in 2009.
How many wears is a 10ml decant of Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
A 10ml decant of Byredo Bal d'Afrique holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.
Which other Byredo perfumes can I try?
Besides Byredo Bal d'Afrique, 10ML has Gypsy Water, Blanche and Animalique from Byredo, each decanted from the original bottle.
Is this Byredo Bal d'Afrique decant the original perfume?
Yes. Every Byredo Bal d'Afrique decant is filled by hand from an original Byredo bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.
Is Byredo Bal d'Afrique fresh or warm?
Both. It opens fresh and zesty with lemon and bergamot, then warms into soft florals and a woody amber base. Overall it reads as warm and gentle rather than crisp.
Can women and men wear Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
Yes. It is a unisex scent, and its mix of citrus, floral and woody accords is balanced enough that men and women both wear it comfortably.
Where can I buy Byredo Bal d'Afrique as a decant?
At 10ML: Byredo Bal d'Afrique comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €37.35 (€3.74/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.
What is a decant?
A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.
How does the money-back guarantee work?
If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.