A Journey Through Africa: Byredo Bal d'Afrique Hand Cream
Byredo's Bal d'Afrique Hand Cream is inspired by the vibrant energy and artistic influence of Africa on Paris in the late 1920s. The fragrance, and by extension the hand cream, was created as an homage to the fusion of African culture, music, and art with European avant-garde creativity. Ben Gorham, the founder of Byredo, envisioned the scent as a celebration of the diversity, romance, and warmth that emerged from this cultural interaction. The hand cream encapsulates this vibrant spirit, offering a sensory journey that evokes memories of distant lands and artistic expression.
Olfactory Notes
Byredo Bal d'Afrique Hand Cream smells like a warm, sun-kissed blend of freshness and depth. It opens with a soft brightness, evoking the feel of citrusy and floral elements, yet it's smoothly balanced by earthy undertones that give it a grounded, sophisticated character. There's a subtle sweetness that mingles with an airy, woodsy vibe, creating an inviting, comforting scent that lingers gently on the skin. The overall aroma feels vibrant yet comforting, with just the right mix of fresh and warm notes to make it a perfect daily indulgence
Olfactory notes: Aromatic, Citrus, Woody
Fragrance Family: Oriental Woody
Top notes: African marigolds, bergamot, buchu
Heart notes: Cyclamen, violet
Base notes: Moroccan cedar, vetiver
If you're wondering about how long "Byredo Bal d'Afrique Hand Cream" will last, Fragrantica says you can expect it to linger for about 2 hours.
Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Parfum (Fragrance), Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Ceteareth-20, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Laureth-7, Disodium Edta, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Bht, Linalool, Coumarin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citral.