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Blackcurrant Blackcurrant
Bergamot Bergamot
Praline Praline
Projection 4.3
Longevity 4.7

Byredo

Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Eau de Parfum

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The Absolu version of Bal d'Afrique leans further into sweetness than the original, opening on tart blackcurrant and bergamot before a praline accord takes hold. Byredo's minimalist branding masks a genuinely rich, long-wearing composition underneath.

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The full composition

Top notes

Blackcurrant Blackcurrant
Bergamot Bergamot
Lemon Lemon

Heart notes

Praline Praline
Musk Musk
Violet Violet

Base notes

Black Amber Black Amber
Cedarwood Cedarwood
Vetiver Vetiver

About this perfume

Bergamot, lemon and blackcurrant open with bold vibrancy before melting into praline, musk and violet — a warmer, more addictive reading of the original Bal d'Afrique. The base settles into cedarwood, vetiver and black amber, dry and grounding beneath the sweetness. Byredo founder Ben Gorham built the original as a tribute to his father's travels across Africa; the Absolu deepens that same story into something richer and more resinous.

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About Byredo

Byredo
Founded in 2006 Sweden

Founded in Stockholm in 2006, Byredo merges Scandinavian minimalism with artistic vision to create emotionally evocative fragrances and luxury objects. Founded by Ben Gorham, the brand sources the finest materials from Grasse and crafts each scent with uncompromising attention to form, heritage, and storytelling. Byredo has evolved into a globally recognized luxury house speaking to over 40 countries through exclusive flagship spaces and premium retailers.

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Neoteriko independently rebottles Byredo authentic fragrances purchased through authorized European retailers into Neoteriko-branded sample atomizers. Neoteriko is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Byredo. The retail bottle shown is for fragrance identification only and is not included with purchase.