Byredo Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum

Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum is a unisex Eau de Parfum from the niche house Byredo. Its Parfumo pyramid opens with bergamot, buchu, African marigold and blackcurrant, moves to cyclamen, jasmine and violet and settles on musk, vetiver, cedar and tonka bean. Released in 2009, composed by Jérôme Epinette.

Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum at a glance

• Fragrance style: floral woody musk.
• Best for: everyday wear, the office and dates.
• Recommended seasons: spring, summer and autumn.
• Character: soft, musky and elegant.

What does Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum smell like?

The opening brings bergamot, buchu, African marigold and blackcurrant.

The heart develops around cyclamen, jasmine and violet.

The base settles on musk, vetiver, cedar and tonka bean, which shape the drydown.

This is our reading of the composition as documented below, not a wear test: how it behaves on your skin is something only sampling will tell you.

Where these notes come from

The pyramid shown comes from Parfumo, a third-party database, which credits Jérôme Epinette. We have not added notes that the database does not list.

Choosing the right version

This page covers only Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum by Byredo; its Parfumo scores belong to this fragrance alone. Our affiliate retailer also sells 5 ml and 8 ml decants, a practical way to try it first.

Performance and projection

The longevity and projection scores on this profile are Parfumo community ratings for this exact concentration, checked on 3 November 2026 — not a SCENTIVOIRE skin test. Parfumo publishes no versatility score, so we show none. Your skin, dose and climate will change the result.

Longevity

Parfumo members rate longevity 6.7/10 (2,641 ratings).

Projection

Parfumo members rate sillage 6.5/10 (2,595 ratings).

Versatility

Parfumo publishes no versatility score, so this profile shows none rather than an estimate. The season suggestions below are guidance, not a score.

Best seasons to wear it

• Spring: the notes work well on mild days.
• Summer: it can be worn in warm weather.
• Autumn: a natural fit for cooler days.
• Winter: less typical for this season; apply lightly.

These are editorial selection suggestions, not seasonal scores.

Who is it for?

Choose Bal d’Afrique if you enjoy a floral woody musk profile built on bergamot, cyclamen and musk. Skip it if this style is not for you.

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Where to buy Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum and price

On 3 November 2026 we checked our affiliate retailers. Notino Portugal listed 100 ml at €245.00 and 50 ml at €170.00; Scento (Germany) listed a 5 ml decant at €24.90 and an 8 ml travel-spray decant at €36.95. Everything listed was in stock at our check. We show only affiliate partners, linked through CJ and Awin; these links may earn SCENTIVOIRE a commission at no extra cost to you, and offers are never ranked by commission. Prices and stock change often: confirm them on the retailer’s page.