Byredo Bal d’Afrique Review: Is This Luxury Body Mist Worth It?

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I finally picked up the Byredo Bal d’Afrique body mist I’d been wanting to try. In this review, I’m sharing my first-person experience with the mist and the vanilla body-care routine I’ve been pairing it with.

Watch my full review: BYREDO Bal d’Afrique + Saltair Salt Water Vanilla: Body Oil, Lotion & Scent Review

My thoughts on Bal d’Afrique body mist

I chose the body mist rather than the perfume. At the time I filmed, the bottle was about $80. The scent immediately stood out to me: I’ve been reaching for it every day, and it even became the fragrance I wanted to wear instead of a couple of my long-time favorites. When it dries down, I get a noticeable vanilla impression that I love.

I’m a vanilla and musk person and tend to be selective about florals and rose, so this one fits my preferences. I enjoy it enough that it made me curious about trying the full fragrance next. If you’re shopping, note that I’m reviewing the body mist here, not the perfume.

The Saltair vanilla layering combo

My favorite pairing has been Bal d’Afrique with Saltair Salt Water Vanilla body lotion. Together, the scents work beautifully for my taste. I’ve been wearing the lotion often, and the vanilla fragrance lasts through the day for me.

I also love Saltair’s Salt Water Vanilla shimmering body oil. It leaves my skin looking glowy, and I like applying it to my arms when I’m wearing a sundress. The oil and lotion add a soft vanilla layer beneath the Bal d’Afrique mist, making this a fun combination when I want a noticeable fragrance routine.

Is it worth trying?

For me, the Bal d’Afrique body mist has been a worthwhile splurge because I love the scent and keep reaching for it. I ordered directly from Byredo’s website and received two fragrance samples with my order. Fragrance is personal, though; if you can, try a sample or smell it in person before committing to a full-size bottle.

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Do you prefer Byredo Bal d’Afrique as a mist or perfume? And what vanilla body-care product do you like to layer with fragrance? Let me know in the comments.