BYREDO's original Bal D'Afrique was inspired by founder Ben Gorham's father's time in Africa. Created as an olfactive translation of his travel diaries, Bal D'Afrique features African florals, like marigold and buchu, that have been layered over a base of vetiver and cedarwood, and topped with bright citrus—resulting in a warm fragrance that's both inviting and unexpected. Meanwhile, BYREDO's Bal D'Afrique Absolu amplifies the scent's contrast between vibrance and depth with additional gourmand notes of bergamot, lemon and blackcurrant, plus praline, musks, and black amber.
To layer the fragrance into your self-care routine—or for just a hint of scent—turn to Bal D'Afrique body wash, body lotion, cream, and hair perfume. Or, shop the BYREDO boutique for even more fragrances for yourself and your home.