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Bal d'Afrique
- Original perfume, hand-decanted
- Batch code on every decant
- Free shipping from €30
- Delivery in 2–11 business days
Details
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Woody floral musk
- For
- Unisex
- Launched
- 2009
- Perfumer
- Jérôme Epinette
Description
African marigold and bergamot give Bal d'Afrique a green, slightly tart smell. On the skin it softens towards violet and jasmine and ends in a discreet musk with vetiver and cedar.
Fragrance pyramid
Top notes
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Bergamot
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Marigold
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Buchu
Heart notes
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Violet
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Cyclamen
Base notes
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Vetiver
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Cedar
Sizes and how long they last
| Size | Sprays | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 ml | 30 | 10 days | €10,53 |
| 3 ml | 45 | 15 days | €14,36 |
| 5 ml | 75 | 25 days | €21,06 |
| 10 ml | 150 | 50 days | €38,30 |
Durations are based on 3 sprays a day. See the size guide
We deliver to EU countries in 2–11 business days, depending on the country. Shipping starts at €5.90 (€11.90 to Ireland), and orders over €30 ship free.
You can find details in the shipping policy and in the returns policy.
We sell only original perfumes, bought from authorised distributors. Every decant is transferred by hand from the original bottle into a glass atomiser and carries a batch code on its label.
Decant Parfum is an independent shop and is not affiliated with the perfume houses whose products we sell.
What the community says
Source: Fragrantica, based on user votes
Woody, aromatic and earthy
The three most voted of the eight accords.
4.14
out of 5 · 19,099 votes
Spring and summer
69% of the votes are for the warmer months. Mostly worn by day.
Lasts 3–6 hours
moderate sillage, noticeable at arm's length.
Longevity
Moderate · 3–6 hours · 53%
Sillage
Moderate · 56%
Pros
- Lovely to wear every day
- A creamy, slightly sweet blend of fruit and flowers
- Works in any season
- Lifts your mood and calms you
- Bright opening with citrus
- Worth wearing as your main perfume
Cons
- Doesn't last very long, around 3–6 hours
- Linear, changes very little over time
- After a few hours it stays close to the skin
- Pricey for how long it lasts














