Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique is a Byredo signature built from African marigold, buchu, violet, vetiver, woods, amber, and musk, creating radiant citrus and a sweet clean drydown.
#55 · 2025-07-13
Episode 55: Byredo Bal d'Afrique
This episode covers Byredo Bal d'Afrique, the 2009 fragrance composed by Jérôme Epinette. It explains how African marigold, bergamot, buchu, violet, jasmine, vetiver, amber, cedarwood, and musk turn Ben Gorham's family memory and the image of 1920s Paris into a bright floral woody fragrance. The episode also discusses comparisons with Vétiver Tonka and Musk Therapy, the appeal of its radiant character, and the frequent criticism of its longevity.
