Moon Ga-young’s Byredo Bal d’Afrique: Why She Bought It Again
Moon Ga-young showed Byredo Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum in her Harper’s BAZAAR Korea Inside Bag video, taking out both a larger bottle and a portable version. Her story about giving a bottle to her mother and buying it again helps explain the personal connection. The video is also a Byredo collaboration, a context that should accompany the recommendation.
Which Byredo perfume is she talking about?
At approximately 2:30, the on-screen product caption identifies Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum and a portable version. Moon also mentions having used Gypsy Water for a long time. They are separate fragrances: the extended discussion that follows concerns Bal d’Afrique.
The video carries a paid-promotion disclosure, and Moon discusses the BAZAAR and Byredo collaboration near the end. Her own purchase story is useful evidence of her stated experience, but it does not make the entire video an unsponsored review.
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The bottle she gave to her mother
From around 2:44, Moon explains that she had made a considered purchase of Bal d’Afrique. Her mother liked it and asked her to buy some. Moon says she handed over her own perfume and later bought another bottle with her own money.
This establishes what she says about repeat use and repurchasing. It does not identify every bottle size or travel set currently sold. Those details need to be checked separately on the product listing.
Why the dry-down matters to her
Moon describes an initially citrus-like impression, followed by sweetness and woody aspects. She says it becomes comforting and soft as time passes, and that she particularly likes the scent that remains later. Although she had previously said she was not especially fond of citrus, she finds this fragrance comfortable to use regularly.
These are her impressions. They are not a measured longevity test, and the video does not establish a universal number of hours. If her description interests you, compare the opening and later dry-down in a personal trial before choosing a larger bottle.
The official fragrance reference
Byredo’s official Eau de Parfum page lists notes including bergamot, African marigold and blackcurrant, alongside violet and cyclamen, with cedarwood and vetiver among the base notes. The brand’s floral and woody description offers another reference point beside Moon’s account of freshness and a soft finish.
Check the complete product type. Bal d’Afrique also appears in other formats, and a body product or an Absolu version should not be treated as identical simply because the fragrance name is shared. The linked official page is a product reference; local availability and prices depend on where you shop.
Read the official Bal d’Afrique product description →
Her unscented hand and body care habit
Around 4:06, Moon explains that she chooses unscented hand and body creams because she does not want their fragrance to mix with her perfume. This is a personal routine, rather than a recommendation for a particular cream. It also helps explain how she prefers to experience the perfume itself.
What to check before buying
Match the concentration, bottle capacity and set contents before comparing prices. A portable format shown in a video does not necessarily match a current travel set. Moon’s repurchase story explains her preference; checking the exact listing and trying the scent are the next steps for deciding whether it fits yours.
Image and statements: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea / YouTube, 2:30–4:14 and 7:26 onward. Product reference: BYREDO official site. Checked October 22, 2026.