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Bal d'Afrique
What Bal d'Afrique smells like
Sun-warmed vetiver and creamy violet settling into polished skin, evoking joyful 1920s optimism for a subtle, uplifting daily aura.
Feels like
A glass of sparkling lemon-bergamot soda · A sunbeam filtering through sheer curtains · The scent of freshly washed skin after a shower · A creamy tropical fruit dessert · A gentle breeze carrying distant floral notes · Polished wooden floors in an old studio
Mood: Uplifting, Joyful, Vibrant, Elegant, Serene
Where to wear it: Daytime Parisian cafe, Summer art gallery opening, Tropical resort veranda, Bohemian jazz club (daytime)
Main accords
aromatic, citrus, woody, floral, fresh-spicy, powdery, white-floral, fruity, sweet, musky
Notes
Top notes: Amalfi Lemon, Marigold, Bergamot, Black Currant, African Orange Flower
Heart notes: Violet, Cyclamen, Jasmine
Base notes: Vetiver, Musk, Amber, Virginia Cedar