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Bal d'Afrique

by Byredo · 2009 · for Unisex

Released2009
ForUnisex
Notes listed13
Top accordwoody

Note pyramid

Base notes

Accord breakdown

woody100%
aromatic94%
earthy78.8%
violet70.4%
floral66.1%
powdery63.4%
fresh52%
green47.4%

Smells closest to Bal d'Afrique

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FragranceHouseYearForNotes
Bal d'Afrique Hair PerfumeByredo2015UnisexBergamot, Lemon, Marigold, Neroli, Buchu or Agathosma, Violet, Jasmine, Cyclamen, Vetiver
AsanaAmouage2005unisexMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Jasmine, Violet, Freesia, Apricot Blossom, Cyclamen, Cedar
Iris PoudreFrederic Malle Editions de Parfums2000womenYlang-Ylang, Carnation, Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot, Orange, Juniper, Grapefruit, Violet
Flower Water No.20Marie-Stella-Maris2024unisexWater Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Raspberry, Lemon Peel, Tulip, Water Lily, Peony
KalocsaTerra Hungaria—womenRaspberry, Plum, Watery Notes, Calabrian bergamot, Cyclamen, Violet, Rose, Poppy, Lily of the Valley
ToccaraAvon1981womenGreen Leaves, Aldehydes, Violet, Bergamot, Tea Rose, Cyclamen, Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation
La DanzaZepter—womenGrapefruit, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange, Peach, Galbanum, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac
Cheap & ChicMoschino1995womenYuzu, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Brazilian Rosewood, Cyclamen, Water Lily, Rose, Violet, Peony
V/S HommeVersace2000menLavender, Lime, Coriander, Mint, Violet, Orange, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Nutmeg
Jorge di Profumo AquaMaison Alhambra2022menNeroli, Lime, Lemon, Orange, Mandarin, Bergamot, Jasmine, Marine notes, Calone

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Belle de Tanger2016UnisexBitter Orange, Orris, Violet, Cashmere Wood, Orris, Violet, Cashmere Wood, Cashmere Wood
Bibliothèque2017UnisexPlum, Peach, Violet, Peony, Leather, Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk, Violet
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