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Bal d'Afrique

2009 · Unisex · Woody

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Accord profile

woody17%aromatic16%earthy14%violet12%floral12%powdery11%fresh9%green8%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

Top notes

  • Bergamot
  • African Marigold
  • Buchu Or Agathosma

Heart notes

Base notes

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Bal d'Afrique, launched in 2009, is a unisex floral fragrance that opens with a bright, citrusy burst of bergamot, African marigold, and buchu. The top notes are vibrant and slightly herbal, setting a lively tone. As it settles, the heart reveals a soft, powdery blend of violet and cyclamen, adding a delicate floralcy that feels both vintage and modern. The base of vetiver and cedar provides a woody, earthy foundation that lingers close to the skin. Collectors who appreciate fragrances with a strong woody character (100% woody accord) and a powdery violet facet (71%) will find this particularly appealing. It suits those who enjoy unisex scents that balance freshness with depth, making it versatile for daytime wear or casual evenings. The aromatic and earthy nuances (94% and 78% respectively) add complexity, appealing to noses that seek a nuanced, evolving composition.

中文簡介

Bal d'Afrique 於2009年推出,係一款中性花香調香水。前調以佛手柑、非洲萬壽菊同布枯組成,散發明亮柑橘同微微草本氣息。中調係紫羅蘭同仙客來,帶出柔和粉感花香。基調用咗香根草同雪松,營造木質泥土感。整體木質調佔100%,芳香94%,泥土78%,紫羅蘭71%,花香67%,粉感64%。適合鍾意木質主導、帶粉感紫羅蘭嘅收藏家。氣質優雅中帶活力,男女皆宜,日常或休閒場合都用得着。

Reference data

HouseByredo
NameBal d'Afrique
Launched2009
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyWoody
Notes recorded7
Accords8
Also known as非洲之旅, Bal d'Afrique

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