“Bal d’Afrique is one of my earliest fragrances. At the time of its formulation, I was obsessed with the translation of memories into scent. At the same time, I felt confident enough to include an imaginary component. My father lived and travelled in Afri

ca for about 10-15 years. I would read his diaries; the way he travelled on freight ships, met all kinds of different people… For me, this was the fantasy of arriving in Africa through somebody else’s words. Bal d’Afrique reflects that; it’s an imaginary

journey as well as a complete celebration of how I see African culture and its influence.” With a focus on beauty and fantasy, BAL D’AFRIQUE is Ben Gorham’s ‘love letter’ to Africa. Wanting to sum up and celebrate the reach and influence of Africa through

time, particularly the way its myriad cultures have shaped dance, art and music, the idea of an imaginary event

We’re introducing a refined new bottle design while preserving our iconic black cap. During this transition, orders may be delivered in either the previous or the new bottle, depending on availability. Please note that the scent remains the same.

Alcohol, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Linalool, Coumarin, Bht, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol. Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. To confirm that a BYREDO product is suitable for your personal use, please consult the lift of ingredients that is included on our product packaging.

Spray on parts like your wrists, neck, behind your ears or even on your chest where the blood runs closest to the surface. Freshly w ashed hair is a good option as well.