Violet Woods - Insp by Byredo Bay D'Afrique

• Inspired by Byredo — Bal d'Afrique
• Extrait De Parfum, available in 5ml sample, 12ml oil roller, 15ml, 30ml and 50ml, plus a 3x15ml set
• 8-10+ hours wear time
• Vegan and cruelty-free
• Hand-blended in the UK

Byredo – Bal d'Afrique is a warm, woody, sweet, citrus‑floral fragrance inspired by 1920s Paris and African dance culture. It's one of Byredo's most iconic scents, known for its radiant citrus opening, creamy floral heart, and warm amber‑vetiver base.

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🌍 Scent Breakdown: Byredo – Bal d'Afrique

Olfactive Family: Amber • Woody • Citrus‑Floral

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🍋 Top Notes (Opening)

Bright, sweet, and sparkling:

• African Marigold — green, slightly bitter floral brightness
• Bergamot — zesty, fresh citrus lift
• Buchu (Black Currant Leaf) — fruity, green, slightly tart
• Lemon — clean, sharp citrus
• Neroli — soft, sweet, citrus‑floral

The opening is radiant, fruity, and luminous, with a sweet citrus glow.

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🌸 Heart Notes (Mid)

Creamy, floral, slightly sweet:

• Violet — powdery, soft, elegant
• Jasmine Petals — airy, white‑floral radiance
• Cyclamen — fresh, watery floral nuance

The heart is smooth, floral, and slightly powdery, giving Bal d'Afrique its signature creamy sweetness.

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🌙 Base Notes (Dry‑down)

Warm, woody, amber‑sweet:

• Vetiver — earthy, woody, slightly smoky
• Amber — warm, resinous glow
• Musk — soft, clean sensuality
• Cedarwood — dry, woody backbone

The dry‑down becomes warm, woody, sweet, and comforting, with vetiver and amber taking the lead.