Notes pyramid
Top
BlackcurrantBergamotLemon
Heart
PralineMuskViolet
Base
Black AmberCedarwoodVetiver
Main accords
citrus100%
woody88%
aromatic76%
fruity64%
sweet52%
amber40%
Day 61%Night 39%
Longevity8 hrs
0 hr24 hr
Community scent consensus
Collectors rate Bal d'Afrique Absolu 4.48 out of 5 across 2168 votes. Projection reads as moderate. Best worn in Spring.
Bal d'Afrique Absolu by Byredo is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Bal d'Afrique Absolu was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Jerome Epinette. Top notes are Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Praline, Musk and Violet; base notes are Black Amber, Cedarwood and Vetiver. "Inspired by founder Ben Gorham's personal connection to
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
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