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Bal d'Afrique

12 notes catalogued · sourced Aug 2026

Scent DNA · Fresh, with Warm Depth

  • Floral 42%
  • Citrus 17%
  • Amber 8%
  • Fruity 8%
  • Green 8%
  • Musky 8%
  • Woody 8%

Note Pyramid

A sparkling and citrusy opening of bergamot, lemon and neroli gives way to violet, jasmine and cyclamen at the heart, soft and floral. The drydown is warm and woody, built on vetiver, musk and amber. (Description based on notes.)

How It Smells & Compares

Citrus, neroli, calendula and blackcurrant on top, violet, jasmine and cyclamen in the heart, vetiver, musk, amber and cedar below.

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More detail

Bal d'Afrique has a list of 12 notes. Floral notes are 42% of its scent DNA, citrus 17%, and amber, fruity, green, musky and woody 8% each. Bergamot, lemon, neroli, calendula and blackcurrant open, violet, jasmine and cyclamen form the heart, and vetiver, musk, amber and cedar close.

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