Top Notes: African Marigold, Bergamot, Lemon, Blackcurrant, Violet
Heart Notes: Jasmine, Cyclamen
Base Notes: Vetiver, Amber, Musk, Cedarwood
Bal d’Afrique Absolu is a richer, more intense reimagining of the iconic original. Bursting with vibrant citrus and blackcurrant, the fragrance flows into a delicate
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Byredo Bal D'Afrique Absolu
A really nice lemon'ish or praline opening that is juicy and not synthetic. Smooth musky/amber dry down. Not my favorite, but I can see why people really like this fragrance. I'd recommend giving it a try.
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Joe · 24 days ago
I bought this one without knowing there were 2 versions, but omg this smell amazing its quite a long time i dont fall in love so hard with a fragance and you easily use it in every seasons even tho colder is preferable.
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Amauris · August 3, 2026
Smells good. I don’t hate it but I don’t love it. Does it deserve all the hype? Eh. But nonetheless solid