Released
2009
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Nose
House from
Sweden
Retail
$330 / 100ml
Rated
4.06/5
How it moves
You meet amalfi lemon, african marigold, bergamot, black currant and neroli at the door. Then the heart turns up — violet, cyclamen and jasmine — and the whole thing slows down. Last to go: vetiver, musk, amber and cedar.
What wearers say
4.06 out of 5 across 17,750 ratings — well loved, and not quietly.
- Widely regarded as Byredo's most approachable, crowd-pleasing scent, praised for its bright, clean citrus-vetiver warmth and easy versatility.
- Many find it beautiful but criticize moderate longevity and projection given its high niche price point.
Who made it
Jérôme Epinette composed it in 2009, for Byredo in Sweden. Released in 2009 by Byredo founder Ben Gorham with perfumer Jérôme Epinette, it evokes 1920s Paris and its fascination with African art and culture.
Wear it for less
There are 17 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $26 — $304 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
- 01
PERFUME OIL #227The Dupe Spot $26 −$304 - 02 M MombasaNoted Aromas 100ml $33 −$297
- 03
568Blossom Perfumery 100ml $34 −$296 - 04
Bal d'Afrique #227The Dupe Spot 100ml $36 −$294 - 05
African DayChez Pierre 50ml $39 −$291 - 06
AzontoMontagne Parfums $40 −$290 - 07
Bal d'AfriqueMatch Perfumes 100ml $41 −$289 - 08
Imaginary JourneyScentual Obsessions 30ml $42 −$288 - 09
MashrabyaLattafa 100ml $45 −$285 - 10
Auric NoirMod Fragrances $45 −$285 - 11
Gold GemOakcha 50ml $46 −$284 - 12
Moroccan SunriseÀerre $49 −$281 - 13
Bal d'AfriqueZoha Aroma 60ml $65 −$265 - 14
Bal d'AfriqueOil Perfumery 60ml $80 −$250 - 15
Spring FlowerHK Perfumes 100ml $89 −$241 - 16
African ArtPerfume Parlour 120ml $107 −$223 - 17
AfricanoAlexandria Fragrances 100ml $110 −$220
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- What smells like Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
- We list 17 bottles built to smell like it, including PERFUME OIL #227 by The Dupe Spot, Mombasa by Noted Aromas, 568 by Blossom Perfumery and Bal d'Afrique #227 by The Dupe Spot.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
- PERFUME OIL #227 by The Dupe Spot, at $26. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Byredo Bal d'Afrique is listed at $330 for 100ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $26 to $110.
- Who made Byredo Bal d'Afrique?
- It was composed by Jérôme Epinette, released in 2009 for Byredo.