Bal d'Afrique

Notes

Top notes

• Marigold Herbal-floral and slightly bitter, with a sunny, dry-green and faintly fruity character.
• Bergamot Sparkling peel of a green-gold citrus, juicy and slightly floral, with a bitter edge that keeps it elegant.
• Lemon Sharp, zesty and clean, like a freshly scored peel.
• Neroli Honeyed, fresh and a little bitter: orange blossom with a clean, citrus-edged sparkle.
• Buchu South African herb with a sharp, fruity blackcurrant-like and minty-green character.

Heart notes

• Violet Sweet, powdery and faintly green, like candied petals.
• Jasmine Sweet, heady white blossom with an indolic, almost animal warmth.
• Cyclamen Light, watery, green-pink floral with a soft, airy freshness.

Base notes

• Amber A warm, golden, resin-and-vanilla effect, soft, sweet and enveloping.
• Musk Soft, clean, skin-like warmth, from fresh laundry to warm skin.
• Vetiver Earthy, smoky, green root with a dry, grassy depth.
• Cedar Dry, pencil-shaving wood, clean and slightly smoky.

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