Boadicea the Victorious
Hanuman
Citrus · Floral · Woody.
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Bal d'Afrique
Concentration not recorded
Woody · Aromatic · Earthy.
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A scent, in focus.
Bal d'Afrique by Byredo has a listed woody, aromatic, earthy profile, with notes of Bergamot, African Marigold, Buchu or Agathosma, Violet, Cyclamen.
Based on listed notes and accords.
01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
These are the listed scent notes, not a complete ingredient formula. Note placement does not establish how long a fragrance lasts.
Main accords
woody
100
aromatic
92
earthy
71
violet
58
floral
51
powdery
48
fresh
31
green
25
Relative prominence on a 0–100 scale. Not ingredient percentages.
Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
2.88 / 5
7,939 votes
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category average, not hours
Projection
2.01 / 4
8,173 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
2.18 / 5
6,187 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
These are subjective reports, not controlled measurements.
Season preferences
winter
1,815
spring
6,108
summer
5,843
autumn
3,674
Vote counts. Categories are not mutually exclusive.
Day or evening?
day
6,303
night
1,978
Preferences, not restrictions on when to wear it.
26,061Own it
7,810Previously owned
21,803Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
Explore these suggested comparisons. Similarity is subjective.
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Woody · White floral · Aromatic.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Bal d'Afrique smell like?
Bal d'Afrique by Byredo has a listed woody, aromatic, earthy profile, with notes of Bergamot, African Marigold, Buchu or Agathosma, Violet, Cyclamen.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Jérôme Epinette.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 2.88 out of 5, from 7,939 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Bal d'Afrique?
Its listed notes include bergamot, african marigold, buchu or agathosma, violet, cyclamen, vetiver, cedar. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Try before you decide
Let your skin have the final say.
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Bal d'Afrique
Byredo
Leading accords
woody
aromatic
earthy
violet
floral
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Bergamot · African Marigold · Buchu or Agathosma · Violet · Cyclamen · Vetiver