Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum

A denser, more intimate Bal d'Afrique with sparkling citrus, praline softness, and a warm woody drydown.

Scent Development and Character

A brighter, denser reinterpretation of Bal d'Afrique that opens with sparkling bergamot, lemon, and blackcurrant, then softens into praline, musk, and violet before settling into cedarwood, vetiver, and black amber. The effect is more intimate and gourmand than the original, with a polished woody warmth that lingers close to the skin.

Who It Is For and When to Wear It

Best suited to cooler weather, evenings, and close-range wear. It projects a polished, noticeable aura without becoming overwhelming, and performs especially well when a richer, more textured signature is desired. Best in autumn and winter, but wearable in cooler spring evenings. Sillage is estimated as moderate projection with a refined trail, staying noticeable without filling a room., with long-lasting: roughly 7-9 hours on skin for most wearers. wear.

Perfumer and Bottle

Released in 2025, this is presented as Absolu de Parfum and credited to Jérôme Epinette. Byredo’s standard clear-glass perfume bottle with a black cap, in the 50 ml Absolu de Parfum format; minimalist and rectangular with the house’s familiar cylindrical cap.