{"product_id":"byredo-bal-dafrique-absolu-de-parfum-50ml","title":"Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu de Parfum (50ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBal d'Afrique Absolu reworks the house classic with a more gourmand intensity, sharpening the contrast between bright lightness and a deeper, warmer side. A heart of sweet praline sits between an opening of bergamot, lemon and blackcurrant and a base of cedarwood and vetiver, with warm black amber adding to the gourmand effect. Absolu de Parfum is the brand's own concentration name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTop:\u003c\/b\u003e Bergamot, Black Amber, Blackcurrant, Lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeart:\u003c\/b\u003e Musks, Praline, Violet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBase:\u003c\/b\u003e Cedarwood, Vetiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCitrus and blackcurrant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBergamot and lemon give a bright, sharp opening, and blackcurrant adds a tart, slightly dark fruit tone that stops it from being plain citrus. This is the light side of the contrast the brand is after, and it arrives first and clearly, before any of the sweeter notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePraline at the centre\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heart brings praline, sweet and nutty, with violet and musks around it. Violet adds a soft, powdery floral shade and the musks a smooth, skin-like layer, so the praline reads as warm and rounded rather than sugary. This is the gourmand centre of the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCedar and vetiver\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCedarwood and vetiver form the base. Cedar is dry and clean, vetiver earthy and grassy, and together they give the sweetness something firm to rest on. The gourmand note stays, but the wood keeps the finish dry and upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooler days and evenings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an Absolu de Parfum it is concentrated, so one or two sprays are plenty. It suits autumn and winter, evenings and occasions that call for warmth and presence, although the citrus opening keeps it from feeling closed. Apply it to skin, where the musks and woods can settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho will enjoy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor people who like sweet, gourmand perfume but want a frame of wood and citrus around it. The brand lists it as genderless and woody. It suits wearers of any gender who appreciate a sweet scent with some structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle is redesigned for this release, with a textured cap that takes its cue from Yakisugi, the Japanese art of charring wood, and a silver and gold atomizer. Inside, praline sits at the centre of the composition. This is the 50 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does Absolu de Parfum mean?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is Byredo's own name for this concentration. The brand presents it as the house classic with more gourmand intensity; the name points to a concentrated format, so a couple of sprays go a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow would you describe the scent?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright bergamot, lemon and blackcurrant first, then a sweet praline heart with violet and musks, and a dry base of cedarwood and vetiver, with warm black amber for depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen should I wear it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutumn, winter and evenings suit it best. Because the citrus opening is bright, it also works on a cool spring day. One or two sprays are enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat size is this bottle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 ml. It has the redesigned bottle with the textured cap and a silver and gold atomizer, as the brand describes it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Byredo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658296918168,"sku":"BYR-BAL-DAFRIQUE-ABS-50ML","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1157\/8520\/files\/byredo-bal-dafrique-absolu-de-parfum-50ml.webp?v=1791360591","url":"https:\/\/nichegems.eu\/products\/byredo-bal-dafrique-absolu-de-parfum-50ml","provider":"NicheGems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}