Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu is a unisex citrus, woody, aromatic and amber fragrance, released in 2025.
It opens with Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Lemon, a heart of Praline, Musk and Violet, and dries down to Black Amber, Cedarwood and Vetiver.
On skin it lasts around 7 hours, projects 7/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.
Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu sells from €215 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
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Captures the bright, citrusy vetiver character of Byredo Bal d'Afrique with a smooth, woody finish that lingers beautifully on the skin.
Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu is a unisex citrus, woody, aromatic and amber fragrance, released in 2025. It opens with Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Lemon, a heart of Praline, Musk and Violet, and dries down to Black Amber, Cedarwood and Vetiver.
On skin, Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu lasts around 7 hours on skin, projects 7/10, leaves 4/10 sillage.
The closest alternative to Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu is PARIS CORNER Vibrant Vetiver Delight with an estimated similarity of 90%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.
PARIS CORNER Vibrant Vetiver Delight, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu.
Boadicea the Victorious Hanuman, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu.
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