I would say this lasts for about 4/5 hours on me, which for this price point is a little bit disappointing. This smells very fresh and projects great on my skin & also lasts a long time. 100% Pure & Natural. The original Bal d'Afrique is a masterpiece IMHO. This is the first perfume EVER (in the 40 years of my life and the probably 25 years I'm using perfumes), which I bought on the same day of smelling it for the first time... the first time ever that a recommendation of a shop assistant was spot on.... and the first time, a perfume became my signature scent straight away. I've no idea what my skin was reacting to, or what created that sour milk smell-I got a sample from a reputable source so I think it must just be my skin chemistry that it doesn't like. I wore this to great extent, to the point of getting sick of it. I don't know what it was, but the way Bal D'Afrique settles in on me smells like that powder. I highly recommend this one! I like a delicate scent but I like it to be persistent. Some might think it's a little feminine but I've had several women complement me on it and I have a huge beard so men shouldn't shy away from it. However, I've inexplicably fallen head over heels in love with this fragrance. I spritz both on my skin and on me, there are REALLY similar. I am not a fan of the current popular fragrance houses such as Byredo, Frederic Malle, Diptique, et al. Beautiful sweet vetiver fragrance that leans more on the feminine side definitely. But once the hour fades, so does this scent. Bal d'Afrique has it all, it's sweet, yet powerful and sooo sensual. Like being bathed in cream and flowers... until you pull your nose out of wherever you sprayed. Wowza, I really love this scent. I dig it. From 1958 to 1962, it was a province of the West Indies Federation and finally became an independent nation in 1978. My only complaint is that it is very light and doesn’t last very long. There is also a ferry service to Dominica, operating regularly from these islands. There's a dirty, wet, sweet vetiver in here, musk, woods and lemon. Absolutely loved the opening of this. The island has a fully digital telephone system – and was, in fact, the first in the world to have one. But, like others have said, the longevity is unfortunately short-lived. After a few hours, even though the sillage has weakened, the notes haven't changed at all on my skin, which is rather unusual. I could smell it all day everyday and wouldn't get bored with it. In my head the other reviews don’t match with my memories of it. A subtle, graceful sweetness, thick on amber yet fresh on citruses. Logically I shouldn't love it as much as I do, seeing as I usually tend to gravitate towards heavier, vanilla-based orientals. And rather unexpectedly, I found a lot of what I love about Pulp in this Bal d'Afrique as well, albeit in a more restrained, less exuberant variation. It's a perfume that stick but isn't out there and in your face. It's very nice sweet almost cotton candy floral sits well on me. Acne Studios. Temperature variation is very slight, except in the mountains, where nights can be a lot cooler. A bit masculine, bud not too much, can be worn any time of year. Taxis are easily available at the airports and are more reliable than the minibuses, which are part of the local public transportation and relatively inexpensive. Overall: 5,5/10. This is a lovely fragrance which evokes memory from the past. Fragrantica® Inc, San Diego, CA United States. I do like it, BdA is unique, yet easy to wear. Wow!! Somewhat complicated, a perfume with confused Direction . I can see why this is considered a "safe" work scent; it isn't loud and it's very unisex. The Carib tribes replaced the original Arawak inhabitants of Dominica around the 14th century. It wasn't until I was poking around in the bathroom cupboard a few months later that I noticed that my partner had taken some of the amenities from the hotel and stashed them away. Databases for Academic Institutions. 2005 Estimate Total: I can’t even explain it, but it’s light, warm, and unlike anything I’ve ever smelled. Even my husband who said I smelled "nice" in the car on the way to dinner, leaned in to kiss me during our meal and said, "hmm, I don't smell that anymore. Class trips. Great summer scent. I really enjoy this fragrance it's become one of daily scents this summer. I think much more fall/winter fragrance. I can't take my nose from my wrist. I sampled it and immediately bought a bottle. The vetiver isn't far behind, woody and toasty, giving the fragrance the effect of a golden brown lemon and black currant tart baking in the oven. This perfume invokes happy childhood memories. Vetiver tonka is more nutty, sweet and thick than Bal d'Afrique. Relief. Much, but much more interesting than AC Vetiver Fatal - I consider it an evolution of it - the aroma here has more layers and nuances working in its favor. Citrusy, woodsy floral heaven! I feel so clean and fresh when I wear this. Chili is special in our city. I prefer Diptyque’s Philosykos if you like figs. It is definitely unisex but I keep debating if I should acquire the full bottle. They have an totally different character. It is my favroite perfume from the collection. Sillage and longevity could be better, and while that is usually a dealbreaker for me, this scent is so gorgeous that I don't even care. So much has rolled in recent years, with a market increasingly saturated with new brands, that today what I saw as weakness is perhaps the strong point of the brand, and I see this in one of their first releases, Bal d'Afrique. The name Dominica means ‘Sunday’ in Latin, which was the day, in 1493, when Columbus first came to the island. I dont think that Bal d'Afrique simliar with Vetiver Tonka. Toward the end of the drydown, after the flowers have calmed down, it's wonderfully soft and fresh, with a slightly astringent quality. After 5 minute, white floral note is appeared. I feel like I finally understand it. Kind of a body lotion smell to me. Such a quality scent! It smells like very luxury soap. I'm so happy to own this, it's such a juicy, carefree and relaxing fragrance. Dominica offers a range of activities like hiking along the numerous trails that crisscross the interior mountains. It could be pineapple, but it could also be mango. Wont be good for tropical countries. This smells incredibly good on my boyfriend, it’s his new signature scent! The National Forestry Division of the Caribbean island nation has spent more than 50 … Continue reading "Dominica" The other industries include making soap, furniture, cement blocks and shoes. Don't get the hype of it. But I have a feeling temperature really affects this one and I might like it more, or less in certain temperature and seasons. I fell in love with it in the store - I’ve heard amber and orange flowers dancing together at... the Bal d’Afrique!!! Opens sharp, an oily floral zest of citrus, then sweetens to lemon cake close on the skin. Plant Part:Fruit Peel Plant Part:Bark. Have a sample and probably will not buy because of so much floral. This is a great vetiver for women who usually dislike vetivers or who find them too manly. Pulp is my favourite Byredo so far, the only one I have a full bottle of, the fruitiest scent I know. GW and Flowerhead are my favorite Byredo's so far with Bal coming in after. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Tagetes, Black Currant, Bergamot and African Orange flower; middle notes are Violet, Cyclamen and Jasmine; base notes are Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Like, immediately in love with the scent. Not worth the price, in my opinion. This is one of those scents that I fell instantly in love with. But not with it if you can't find it. This is something different. It was, it is and will be. I know each nose is different, but if you really want to experience a well done vetiver scent, this is not it. Performance is really good but it's too feminine. The game season is closed from March through August. The only downside is the performance. Motto”Après Bondie, C’est La Ter” I do suggest trying it out, hopefully it works better on your skin than it does on mine. I couldn’t believe it or I didn’t want to :( So I bought the full bottle to give it a chance I so wanted to work out and it didn’t. as it springs from the bottle then makes itself at home on my skin, luxuriating in the most sensual, sexy hot summer way. Bit feminine, very pleasant and uplifting fragrance which makes me happy. And a cozy sweater, not a short sleeved t-shirt. Although English is the official language, the majority of people speak either a French-based patois Creole or Cocoy, which is a mix of the cockney English of the English settlers, mixed with an infusion of African tongues brought by the slaves. Buying a full bottle would just make me pissed off every time I wore this - it is gone in under an hour. It says BOING! A lot of reviews have said that this is a vetiver dominant scent. It doesn’t wow me but I could see it really working on the right person. But I feel I'm drifting out of my first infatuation with it. Uplifting and comforting. I like it, but I don't love it. In this concept, unlike the previous ethanol production process, two products are produced from vetiver.With the cultivation, milling and pretreatment stage remaining the same as in the ethanol production process, the solid fraction from pretreatment, rich in cellulose, is neutralized with water and alkali and is saccharified using enzymes to convert the cellulose into glucose … It is undeniably classy, I would say, it's just not me. I was prejudiced because there is such a hype around them. Essential Oils 10 ml. I feel like this is more of a Bath and Body Works product than should sell for $15, but is put in nice packaging and comes with a story and sells for $250 instead. Nothing special, but it is pleasant, well blended and mass appealing. I then discovered the oil and it wears better on me with more complexity than the EDP. This mix of cultures makes Dominica an amazing place. I get a splash of citrus and black currant at the beginning with some floral hints. It is a very comforting smell. The opening blast of citrus gave way very quickly to a wierd creamy milky sour cheese sort of note. As some have mentioned, I first found the perfume to smell like a rather horrid pineapple flower (of course, this doesn't have to hold true for someone else whose skin chemistry is very different from mine and I have to add I'm not one for fruity/tropical-leaning scents). Sugary-gum. This is one of my all time favorite comfort scents. I love vetiver, musk and cedar, green notes and dirty jasmine. It’s an easy reacher suitable for most occasions. It’s unique, warm and inviting. Very fresh and clean. There are several restaurants but everyone has a fave. This started out with a powerful and attention grabbingly citrus that put me in The Lemon Zone. Dominica Climate   Dominica has a typical wet tropical climate with warm temperatures and heavy occasional rainfall. At first it was a strong projector - one spritz on my wrist and I was smelling it noticeably as I walked up and down the beach. Genuinely original, truly unisex and hugely classy. Love it. I love B d’A but I will have to pass. The name Dominica means ‘Sunday’ in Latin, which was the day, in 1493, when Columbus first came to the island. The beaches are mostly rocky and have grey volcanic sand. Pleasant but nothing special. At the very bottom is the little floral touch of tagete, always. I've been wandering around the world of perfumes for so many years, looking for the right one, uncertain if I'll ever find my second skin,intimate enough, feminine and seducing maybe, but not screeming or loud. Sure, I get a hint of those in the opening but after that Bal d'Afrique becomes a tropical fruit yoghurt: sweet and sour, pineapples and passionfruit and cream. I definitely get the strong floral note, as well, but damn - that lemon is sticking around, and I can't say I'm mad at it! It's not bad, but also not a masterpiece and the longevity is low. Temperature variation is very slight, except in the mountains, where nights can be a lot cooler. I might end up layering this with something else down the line. It's one of those perfectly mixed and balanced perfumes that have that je ne sais quoi. The first spray is a burst of olfactory sunshine. It remains clean smelling and slightly cool on the skin. Dominica Real Estate, Economy and Infrastructure. At Home in Dominica   A Caribbean island with lush forests, peaks rising to 5,000 feet, underwater craters of dormant and extinct volcanoes and dramatic vertical cliffs – both above and below the water – Dominica is a nature lover’s paradise. There is scuba diving and snorkeling in the relatively untouched waters teaming with coral, sponge and other tropical sea life. This really is a lovely fragrance, I was excited to find it at first. this starts off gourmand and floral, not exactly what i expected. This is the hipster version of D&G Light Blue. Dominicans do not like their pictures being taken, so you are expected to take their permission. It's almost like an abstract tropical fruit. It is however a well made citrusy floral. I first tried the EDP spray and ended up not wearing it much because the dry-down was too sweet. Also the projection is terrible and the silage is worse. But it quickly turns cloying and sweet. It really bothers me how it weakens drastically within 3 hours. Loud and clumsy, and much too pleased with itself. From beachfront property to rainforest locales, Dominica offers the widest range in Caribbean real estate, such as coastal properties with panoramic views of the sea and mountains or prime residential developments in valleys like Copthall. I can see why it has appeal, since Light Blue has been a best seller for years. I costs only a fraction of the EdP but stays on skin for a long time and I'm guessing it's pretty much the same thing. Quite unisex. Overall 8/10. I especially like Bal d'Afrique right at the beginning of fall. I picture a hot wind blowing over a field of flowers and grass. But I would slap this on when invited out to a champagne brunch or a picnic on a hot day. I’m not running out to buy a bottle yet. So this is one of the most hyped fragrance? I will try out the Africa shower gel by Lynx, as one of the previous reviewers mentioned. If a bright orange, fiery sunset had a smell, this would be it in my opinion. The opening is the sweetest part of Bal D’Afrique, but the dry down is more on the wood side, which I prefer. Although more feminine in my opinion, a man could(?) I can barely smell it even on my skin after a few hours of applying. These chilis have many wonderful spices including some that usually are used for desserts. It's definitely the fragrance I reach for the most and will eventually buy a second bottle. Having said this, I love it. Shopbop offers assortments from over 400 clothing, shoe, and accessory designers. Someone kindly sent me a sample of this and I am in love. It’s not too much of anything, very well balanced in every sense...not too feminine or too masculine, not too fruity or floral, seems like something you could wear in every season, although maybe best in summer and spring. I have to say, Bal D'Afrique has lead me down the path of building my fragrance collection, and I couldn't be more grateful! My mom used to buy lots of AVON and her perfumes had the same vibe as this. This is not on par with Mojave Ghost or Encens Chembur. Wow! Not nearly as unique as I had hoped it would be but nice nevertheless. Just a nice simplistic citrusy fruity fragrance. Be ready for numerous compliments when hugging and greeting friends! CHAPTER 4. When I say pineapple I mean when it's ripe and juicy but still fresh and just a bit tart. I like a little less effervescence and sweetness, and more of a smokey intrigue. A skinscent already? The main point of this scent is at the end. It's a light unisex everyday every season perfume that I can't imagine traveling without. Take yourself to a sunny terrace in south west Italy overlooking the Mediterranean with this play on bright citrus Calabrian bergamot, warmed by red ginger and with notes of skin-like musk and grassy vetiver (a fragrant grass). There's a kind of pineapple note in there and ambery citrus mix. I remember buying this close to ten years ago. I'd pass on this one. Love at first sniff!! Never smelled tagetes, but they’re lovely here! This is like the warm weather version of Nuit add Megeve, and Nuit being the cooler weather version of this. So a cooler temp wasn’t enough to enjoy it. LOVE IT! The dry-down is overwhelmingly sickly. Skin scent in 30 minutes. Great scent but doesn’t even last 4 hours on my skin! One or two have dance and music shows hosted every night and live bands on weekends. Blackcurrant, cedar and jasmine are the standouts here. I'm not sure what vetivier smells like, but I already think I love it? Its true that my skin tends to 'vaporize' perfume more quickly than most women it seems, but even on my dress, I could barely get a whiff of it after an hour. The steep slopes in the island’s interior also affect the temperature and winds. Some hotel lounges stay open until 11pm, and several hotels offer live music on the weekends. 751 km² (184th) No notes that offended me. I also find it quite unique and i am unfortunately tempted to buy it even though my collection is complete lol. If you love one I’d say you’ll love the other. Our boutique is located at 1832 Sherbrooke West, Montreal (QC) H3H1E4. French missionaries, however, were also unable to gain control of the island from the Caribs and abandoned it in 1660. I own four Byredo hair scents (Blanche, Biblioteque, Mohave Ghost, and this lovely Bal DAfrique), which collectively cost less than one large bottle of Byredo EDP. It then becomes more floral and I get ever so faint traces of a powdery accord, perhaps the violet. Personally I have no problems wearing Bal d'Afrique. A citrus-y vetiver was basically all I could smell, and props to the longevity because it followed me around all day. Like if Prada infusion d’ iris and bleu Musc by Il Profumo had a baby. Well, what I can say is that while it is more feminine in nature I think once it settles it becomes more masculine with the vertiver becoming more pronounced. New Directions Aromatics is a leading supplier of wholesale essential oils, with 300+ certified organic, pure, and therapeutic oils to choose from. They are special. The strong opening is the highlight of this fragrance. My first exposure to Bal D'Afrique was when a hotel I was staying in had Byredo amenities scented with this fragrance. The Caribbean island of Dominica has a high poverty rate and high unemployment, along with a low per capita GDP, which is around U.S. $5,400. This is my first Byredo and what a great one it is! Was going back and forward with Bleu de Chanel EDT or EDP but something always felt not quite right with those two. Copyright Protection 4.16 Then the woody notes and the Vetiver shines as the dominant note. Unfortunately, it doesn't last long, 1-2 hrs and smells like nothing but a very faint skin scent after that. I've just tried this fragrance today and all I can say that I am in love with it❤ Like another previous reviewer said it reminds me very much of Hermes Vetiver Tonka.Funny enough I was saying to my husband that and then I read that review. There is a scent that has a similarity to this, but not the same type of scent, it’s called Nuit De Megeve by Eight & Bob. This is a really unusual blend of notes for me. A light floral smell with a little woody vetiver. This lasts forever it is one of the longest lasting fragrances I have ever tried to the point of almost lasting too long! Vetiver is a note which just does not work on me, I call it Bog Body as it turns very gaseous on me. It has quite a large following on both fragrance forums and on YouTube. Lovely. It has that tart and juicy quality that makes this fragrance borderline gourmand. I don't know that she ever used it, but the bathroom smelled of it and I liked it. Bal D'Afrique is slightly softer/less sharp and just a touch more floral. RULES OF ORIGIN. I would say it is a unique aromatic scent. Well... perhaps a dash of sunshine with the lemon and neroli notes to open. One of the rare fragrances i want to purchase the other scented products in because i love it that much. Personally for me, it's a absolutely early spring scent. Wow, tried it today...very underwhelming. This is my 2nd favorite scent by Byredo, Gypsy Water being my first choice. The drydown 3 hours later is a musky powdery slightly metallic floral.. probably cyclamen. My precious, myself. It smells like Essex boy body-spray. Probably best to spray your clothes if you’re after some extra staying power. This scent is revolting to me and I will never understand why people like it so much, I am a massive vetiver fan and this fragrance does not do this note justice whatsoever!!! Everything happens very quickly and then poof. On the dry down it changes. A Caribbean island with lush forests, peaks rising to 5,000 feet, underwater craters of dormant and extinct volcanoes and dramatic vertical cliffs – both above and below the water – Dominica is a nature lover’s paradise. In this case it is marigold, which strangely makes me think of sunflowers, is it quite oily and earthy. Wtf? The nose behind this fragrance is Jerome Epinette. I love Bal D'Afrique but it is too feminine on me. To me, this is an absolute stunner. The same temps in San Diego in spring, 50’s - low 70’s, when buds are blooming, seemed like an olfactory clash. It makes me smile when I feel it on my skin. In the Eastern Caribbean, it is halfway between Puerto Rico and Trinidad and Tobago. For me, this is absolutely a fruity scent with a creamy base. “Isle of Beauty, Isle of Splendour”, Government Agree with cloying. Dominicans are descendents from and are comprised of a wide range of peoples, from Carib tribes to French and British settlers, as well as slaves from Africa. smells like something sweet and sour gone bad. Perfume lovers: 614520 For some reason I smell ripe bananas and I’m not mad about it, in fact, I love it! U.S. dollars are generally accepted, but the rate of exchange is lower than at banks. A nice lemon accord thrown in will sure please a lot of noses in the opening. But the untouched landscape is now attracting those who look for ecotourism experiences. Virgin daiquiris. For me, Fat Electrician is the superior fragrance out of all of these because it seemingly takes the same DNA that is found in Guerlain Vetiver and adds warmer and tastier notes on top of it. My favourite perfumes go in this order: Tiempe Passate, Stella Peony in Two and Bal D'Afrique, out of so many lovely perfumes I own. The note pyramid confuses me, as does the name of this scent. It's a truly stunning, perfectly blended special scent - slightly creamy and powdery, the most subtle use of violets and a dance of African marigolds, wrapped in a faintly woody, elegant cedar base. With 135 species of birds, including the endangered Sisserou and Jaco parrots found only on this Caribbean island, Dominica is a haven for bird watchers. You can also rent a car. Is this too feminine for a guy working in a hospital? As a result, I was able to grow to love and appreciate the place this scent holds in my collection. I think it would suit a guy better because of this tobacco woody scent that remains. I do detect a lovely flowery cloud around me too but the creamy fruit vibe has been there every time I tested the scent this summer. Top notes are Lemon, Bergamot, Basil, Rosemary, Caraway and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Jasmine, Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, … Totally unisex and would smell great on anyone. You really need to try this before buying because it is incredibly layered and complex. This is a light airy smell. Flavored lip gloss. Instant like at first sniff. I just remember thinking that it was unlike the sweet bomb style perfumes I usually am attracted to, and for some reason I bought the perfume, hair mist and roller ball (that’s commitment for me!). So wanted to love this scent but..First I could hardly smell 3 sprays on my hand. Island delicacies include dishes from the Creole kitchen and Continental and American fare. To me, It smells like an orange creamsicle infused with pineapple and the popsicle stick. I’m actually surprised it has fig in it. Uncanny. I was pleased at some point and bothered at others. A good blind buy. In 1627, England tried to capture the Caribbean island of Dominica, but failed; in 1635 France laid claim to the island. I fell in love with Bal d'Afrique in the middle of a Nordstrom perfume department on a girls' trip two years ago, and for some reason, I haven't been able to pull the trigger on buying a bottle. I don't know what these exotic African flower oils individually smell like because I've never smelled them before but overall this is a true unisex winner for any night or colder wearing but really whenever or whatever you'd like,seductive is the word here so beware, you might have to fight your better half off of you,lol. The heat and humidity are tempered and prevented from being extreme by steady northeast tradewinds. Delivery: free. And it is like the older masculine brother of Bal d'Afrique. This is quite short-lived, and gives way to a tropical fruity note - like a fruit salad from a can - syrupy but somehow still pleasant. Dominica’s Carnival is held during the traditional period before lent and lasts for a month. Rentals-Long-Term On the other hand, though, I think the performance and price are better than Hermes Vetiver Tonka, which does smell very similar, but with a much lower dose of citrus. The opening is quite sharp and citrusy but it calms down into a creamy sweet floral scent. Some neroli appears to in the mid notes. I absolutely love this. It's a pass for me. Perfect for warmer weather. I remember her telling me that it was a huge hit at some point (I, being a fragrance noob at the time, had never heard of it ) and proceeded to spray it on my wrist and all I can remember is that I fell in love straight away but alas! I am running low and I need to make a decision! There's a clean, musky vetiver aspect as well. It smells nice and interesting sweet floral with a touch of fruit but I got fed up of the smell quite quickly, even borderline cloying. The average annual rainfall on the Caribbean island of Dominica is among the highest in the world.