BYREDO
BAL D’AFRIQUE

2009

PERFUMER
Jerome Epinette

Tagetes
Lemon
Blackcurrant
Bergamot
orange blossom

Violet
Cyclamen
Jasmine

Vetiver
Musk
Amber
cedarwood

Bal D’Afrique is one of the best smelling Byredo’s, but it’s plagued by seriously underwhelming performance.

Bal D’Afrique has this soapy, airy and clean vetiver with a hint of fruitiness and sweetness. There’s some acidity, but to my nose there’s also a bit of a plasticy vibe, which drags my rating down a little bit. However, it’s a great crowd-pleasing scent and it’s not hard to see why so many people love it.

As mentioned, the longevity on my skin was abysmal; one of the worst that I’ve encountered and I’ve tested it several times throughout the years, with no luck.