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Bal d'Afrique
- Eau de Parfum
- Released 2009
Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette
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- Wears
- 59
- Reviews
- 5
- Stories
- 6
- Discussions
- 1
Main accords
- Aromatic
- Citrus
- Cool Spicy
- Earthy
- Floral
- Fruity
- Green
- Musky
- Powdery
- Sweet
- Violet
- White Floral
- Woody
Notes
Bigger means more dominant, as voted by the community.
Top notes
Amalfi Lemon
Bergamot
Black Currant
Orange Blossom
Tagetes
Heart notes
Cyclamen
Jasmine
Violet
Base notes
Amber
Musk
Vetiver
Virginia Cedar
Performance
Community averages out of 5.
When it gets worn
Tagged by members on their own wears.
Seasons
- Spring37%
- Summer36%
- Fall17%
- Winter10%
Occasions
- Vacation18%
- Social Plans18%
- Special Occasion18%
- Chill Time16%
- Work / School13%
- Night Out8%
- Date6%
- Workout3%
Time of day
- All Day33%
- Afternoon23%
- Morning17%
- Night10%
- Bedtime10%
- Evening8%
Vibes
- Fresh15%
- Pretty15%
- Dreamy13%
- Clean11%
- Nostalgic11%
- Focused10%
- Energized7%
- Happy6%
Stories6 stories
Moments with Bal d'Afrique, captured by the community.
Recent wears
What it was like on skin, straight from the journal.
Reviews5 reviews
Honest impressions from people who actually wore it.
Discussions1 discussion
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