Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum

4.6 (39)
$290.00 – $400.00
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Product Details

Web ID: 5615398

Key Notes

- Top notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Blackcurrant Accord
- Middle notes: Musks Accord, Praline Accord, Violet Accord
- Base notes: Cedarwood, Vetiver, Black Amber Accord
  • Fragrance Family

    Woody Fruity
  • About The Fragrance

    Bal d'Afrique Absolu reimagines the iconic scent with a more gourmand intensity, heightening the contrast between vibrant lightness and addictive depth, paying tribute to founder Ben Gorham's personal memories and the vibrant artistic influence of African culture. This reinterpretation elevates the gourmand notes of Bal d'Afrique to an addictive level, all surrounding a heart of sweet praline. Notes of bergamot, lemon and blackcurrant offer a bold vibrance before melting into praline, sweet musks and violet. A woody blend of cedar and vetiver add depth and drama to the base, with warm black amber extending the gourmand push of the praline right to the very end.
  • About The Bottle

    The Absolu de Parfum is held in a redesigned bottle, an homage to craftsmanship. Embodying the deep intensity and transformation, the textured cap, inspired by Yakisugi, the Japanese art of charring wood, opens to reveal the atomizer spray, complementing the bottle's elemental design and the clean curves of the glass that shows the intense color of the fragrance within.
  • How To Use It

    To be sprayed on the skin and/or clothes.
  • Features

    • Items sold separately.
    • Made in Spain
  • Shipping & Returns

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    You have 30 days to return most Bloomingdale's purchases. The Final Offer items are Final Sale and cannot be returned. For complete details, see our Shipping and Returns policies.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6/5

39 star ratings & reviews

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2.6% of reviews have 1 star
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On average, customers rate the Scent of this item as Average.

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39 reviews
External reviewer
6 days ago
Incentivized review

Rich yet sweet

This scent is absolutely gorgeous and so rich. It has a woodsy yet sweet scent making a perfect scent to wear on a date night or a special occasion. It’s not an overwhelming scent but does last on the skin so just a couple of sprays will last all day. I would love to purchase a full size bottle because this perfume has all my favorite top notes and accords.

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catheriner45_357
6 days ago
Incentivized review

Doesn’t last long

This scent is soo beautiful and feels tropical. The only sad thing is that it doesn’t last long and I don’t feel like the price of the full bottle is worth it. Absolutely not, not for a whisper of a smell. It lasts maybe less than 30 min on me.

Customer review from influenster.com

BYREDO Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum 3.4 oz. This review is from BYREDO Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum 3.4 oz.
nellymbaby_3654
7 days ago
Incentivized review

Lemon scent

I received Byredo Bal D'Afrique has a musk smell. It has a strong lemon scent but a good scent. So if u like citrus lemon scent this is great for you. It stood all day all you need is two spritz.

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adrianag264_5619
7 days ago
Incentivized review

Good

✨ BYREDO Bal d’Afrique Absolu de Parfum is a warm, vibrant fragrance that captures the essence of the African heart with a deeper, more sensual twist. Bright bergamot and juicy mandarin open the scent, blending into a floral heart of violet and jasmine, while a base of smoky vetiver, cedarwood, and creamy musk adds richness and sophistication. The result is an elegant, uplifting, and comforting perfume—perfect for those seeking a versatile fragrance with character and lasting presence. ✨🌍

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BYREDO Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum 3.4 oz. This review is from BYREDO Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum 3.4 oz.
ashleyk1025_9030
7 days ago
Incentivized review

Classic scent

I was pleasantly surprised at how good this smells!! It’s got a classic timeless fragrance and lasted the entire day. Hints of warm tones but a versatile scent you can wear day and night. The label is sleek and I got many compliments through the day

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BYREDO Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum 1.7 oz. This review is from BYREDO Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum 1.7 oz.
ulianapsh_1856
7 days ago
Incentivized review

Floral and sweet

I was very intrigued to try this perfume on myself, the notes sound so interesting and unique plus i have heard so many positive reviews about the brand! It smells pleasantly, but after a few minutes it opens way to floral and sweet for my taste and it doesn’t last long I am sure someone will be in love of this fragrance but it’s not my favorite unfortunately

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BYREDO Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum 1.7 oz. This review is from BYREDO Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum 1.7 oz.
External reviewer
8 days ago
Incentivized review

Stronger, fruitier version of the original

I haven't had too much experience with the original, but I remember it being a nice airy fragrance. After spraying this, you can immediately tell they were going for a more in your face version of the original, which makes sense given this is the absolu version. You get a heavy dose of fruit off the top, which sticks around for a while, but then dries down with the woods and musk coming forward more. This is a pretty linear scent, with great longevity and projection. I can't give this 5 stars though, because I feel it strays too far away from the idea of the original, with the airiness, but that is purely subjective.

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BYREDO Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum 3.4 oz. This review is from BYREDO Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum 3.4 oz.
External reviewer
9 days ago
Incentivized review

Smells like a sun!

This perfume is amazing! It reminds me of YSL Manifesto in the top notes, smells very close to it. I think it because of blackcurrant notes in the top notes and the praline. The dry down is fresh, woody and a little sharp. Love it! And it doesn't smells like Baccarat which I adore but this one is completely different.

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