Bal d'Afrique is one of my first compositions. While developing it, I was obsessed with the idea of translating memories into scents. At the same time, I felt confident enough to incorporate an imaginary component. My father lived and traveled in Africa for about 10-15 years. I read his diaries; the way he traveled on cargo ships, how he met all kinds of people.For me, it was the idea of arriving in Africa myself through the words of another person. Bal d'Afrique reflects that; it is an imaginary journey and at the same time a holistic celebration of how I see African culture and its influence." Ben Gorham, Creative Director of BYREDO.
With an emphasis on beauty and imagination, Bal d'Afrique is Ben Gorham's "love letter" to Africa. In a desire to celebrate Africa's reach and influence over time, particularly the way its countless cultures, dance, art, and music have shaped the world, the idea of an imaginary event was born. Bal d'Afrique evokes this emotionality with notes of neroli, tagetes, and Moroccan cedarwood.

Fragrance notes

• Top notes: bergamot, African marigold, bucchu
• Middle notes: violet, cyclamen
• Base notes: vetiver, Moroccan cedarwood

Fragrance notes:

• Floral

Manufacturer info

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ALCOHOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, LINALOOL, COUMARIN, BHT, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL