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Bottle of Bal d'Afrique by Byredo
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Byredo

Bal d'Afrique

Year
2009
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Bottle
100 ml
Perfumer
Jerome Epinette
For
Unisex
Our rating
4.3 / 5

Price and where to buy

Typical price

$295

100 ml · $2.95/ml

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Alternatives2

  • Ambery Vetiver

    Dossier · Our pick

    Ambery Vetiver holds the amber and vetiver heart faithfully, with a softer base and more modest longevity.

    80% similar$49 · 50 ml−83% ($246)
  • Gold Gem

    Oakcha

    Gold Gem follows the note pyramid almost literally, though reports on how long it lasts vary widely.

    79% similar$45 · 50 ml−85% ($250)

Accords

Performance

Longevity

3 / 5

Moderate · 4–6h

Sillage

3 / 5

Moderate

Notes

Heart

The first hours

Base

What lingers

When to wear

Best in Spring · 90% suited

Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Day
Night

Our take

Bal d'Afrique opens with sparkling citrus and bitter-green marigold over a heart of violet, cyclamen and jasmine. Vetiver, cedar, amber and musk give it a dry, sunny warmth that wears softly close to the skin.

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Last updated November 2, 2026 · Similarity, ratings and descriptions are our own editorial judgement.