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Concentration: 20% Gender:Unisex Vegan | Cruelty-free | Made in France
Introducing Àerre’s Moroccan Sunrise, a vibrant tribute to the energy and warmth of North Africa, inspired by Byredo’s Bal d'Afrique. This luminous fragrance radiates sun-drenched elegance, blending fresh, citrusy brightness with a soft, exotic depth. Effortlessly refined yet bursting with vitality, it evokes the feeling of golden horizons, lively spice markets, and the romance of a distant escape.
Warm, radiant, and endlessly versatile, Moroccan Sunrise, our version of Byredo's Bal d'Afrique, is a scent for those who embrace adventure with sophistication. Whether day or night, it’s your perfect companion for a journey well-travelled.
Top Notes (The first notes you smell) - Bergamot, Lemon, Bucchu
Middle Notes (The heart of the perfume) - Orange Blossom, Marigold, Violet
Bottom Notes (The notes that linger all day) - Vetiver, Amber, Cedarwood
Vegan | Cruelty Free | Clean Ingredients
Ingredients: Alcohol, fragrance and water. All our fragrances are made in France, are vegan and made with a high-end blend of natural ingredients and safe synthetics. If you're concerned about potential allergens, please email us at hello@aerre.co
Here are the details: Alcohol Denat, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua\Water\Eau, Dipropylene Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cyclohexanol, Vanillin, Iso E Super, Ethyl Maltol, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Coumarin, Citronellol, Alpha-Pinene, Beta-Pinene, Myrcene
The story behind Bal d'Afrique
Byredo released Bal d'Afrique in 2009, and it quickly became one of the house's defining scents. Founder Ben Gorham worked with perfumer Jerome Epinette to capture a specific moment in history: 1920s Paris, when African art, music and dance swept through the city's creative circles. The name translates to "African ball," a nod to the era's cabarets and late-night salons where cultures collided on the dance floor.
The composition matches that energy. Bergamot, African marigold and neroli open bright and green, before violet, jasmine and cyclamen soften the middle. The base settles into black amber, vetiver, cedarwood and musk, giving the fragrance a warm, slightly earthy finish that works on anyone. It's one of the reasons the scent has stayed popular for over a decade, and why so many people search for a Bal d'Afrique dupe once they see the retail price.
How Moroccan Sunrise interprets it
Our Moroccan Sunrise is our own take on that citrus-vetiver profile, formulated in Provence using suppliers in the same region as the major luxury houses. We kept the sparkling bergamot opening, the soft floral heart and that grounded vetiver base, then built it at Extrait strength with 20-30% aromatic compounds. That concentration sits above most designer releases, so you can expect solid longevity from a couple of sprays.
The result sits comfortably in our unisex perfumes range. If you lean towards fresh, zesty openings in general, our citrus perfume collection covers similar territory across different bases.
Why it's the smart way to wear this scent
Anyone hunting for Byredo's Bal d'Afrique dupe is usually reacting to one number: the original costs upwards of $300 for 100ml. Moroccan Sunrise starts from $29. You're not paying for department store markups or brand licensing, just what's in the bottle.
Fragrance is personal, and buying a scent you haven't smelt is a leap. That's why every order comes with 30-day risk-free returns, and if you order three or more bottles, return postage is free too. Grab a couple of extras and compare them side by side at home.
Moroccan Sunrise is one of many scents in our range inspired by famous perfumes, all made in France, vegan and cruelty-free.
The finest French ingredients.
We source our scents from Provence, the world’s perfume capital. Our products are Colourant & UV filter-free, vegan & cruelty-free.
Try first, decide later.
Perfumes are personal, which is why you can try out as many full-sized bottles as you like for 30-days, risk-free. If any scent is not right for you, just send it back for a full refund or exchange. Return postage is also free when you buy 3 or more bottles - so get trying!
This depends on your usage habits. On average, one of our 50ml bottles will last for approximately 2-3 months when used once per day.
Yes. Our perfumes are made with a concentration of 20-30% aromatic compounds. This technically classifies all our perfumes as Extrait de Parfum, which makes them extremely long lasting. But we usually use the term Eau de Parfum because most people have never heard of Extrait (despite the fact that our perfumes are technically stronger than EDP).
Our perfumes are classified as Extrait de Parfum. But for ease of cummunication we usually use the term Eau de Parfum because most people have never heard of Extrait (despite the fact that our perfumes are actually stronger than EDP).
Simple. Try any perfume at home for 30 days and if you're not 100% satisfied, just send it back for a full refund or exchange. No questions asked.
Àerre is an independent fragrance house producing high-quality perfumes and fragrances that are inspired by renowned brands. Any brands mentioned are done so for illustrative purposes only, and we are in no way affiliated with these brands.
Absolutely. Our perfumes are made in France by some of the same suppliers who sell to the big designer brands. We use a high-end blend of natural ingredients and safe synthetics, and all our fragrances comply with EU and Australian safety regulations.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.1 / 5 from 63 reviews.
This is a nice fragrance. It doesn't quite smell like the original and it doesn't last long on me, but it does bring a smile to my face when I put it on in the morning.
Store owner replied:
Thanks for sharing! 😊 We’re glad it brings a smile to your mornings — we totally understand wanting it to last longer and be closer to the original. Your feedback means a lot!🧡
The perfume is amazing!!! Can’t wait to order another one!!
Obsessed with this scent - it's utterly perfect and I have been hunting for new favourite for years. I wish it was longer lasting but there is always a downside to perfect, I am burning through the bottle - so Aerre how about a 100ml? I love this so much; a perfume that transports you. This is the kind of experience we all want from a perfume.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 🥰 We truly appreciate your support and kind words🧡✨
Wow! What a 3-dimensional spicy-fruity oriental fragrance this is. It still stays clean and fresh, even with all the busyness of a Moroccan Souk! Just stunning, thank you Aerre.
Store owner replied:
Love this! 😊 Even better when others are noticing it! Thanks so much for sharing your experience, so glad you’re getting those compliments ✨
This fragrance smells absolutely divine! A gorgeous take on Bal d’Afrique with the same fresh, warm and slightly woody vibe. Unfortunately, just like the original, the longevity isn’t great. It is definitely more of a skin scent than a fragrance with strong projection.
Store owner replied:
Love this 😍 so glad you’re enjoying that fresh, warm woody vibe ✨ thanks for the note on longevity too — really appreciate it 😊
I really wanted to love this one because it’s inspired by Byredo Bal d’Afrique, but unfortunately I don’t find it quite the same. I can definitely pick up some similarities to Bal d’Afrique, but it doesn’t smell quite the same to me. There’s a slightly lemony/citrusy note, but then there’s another scent in the dry-down that I can’t quite put my finger on. It’s not a bad perfume, just not quite what I was hoping for from a Bal d’Afrique dupe. It also doesn’t last at all.. less then an hour and I can’t smell it
I cannot tell you how similar this one is to the original Byredo. The only thing which I am sad about is that it doesn’t last for more than 10mins. I so want this to last as the fragrance is gorgeous!! Please do something about the longevity, I want to buy more, but I am not sure others will last longer than this one or not.
Store owner replied:
So glad you’re loving it that much!🥰
Gorgeous! The scent makes me feel happy and I can’t wait to wear this stunning fragrance on my tropical holiday later this year! Hubby loves it on me too ;)
I purchased this just to try, as my daughter went to the Easter show and got me the Aerre showbag and got some of the perfume that I currently have the original for.
I’ve always loved Byredo perfume but was always so frustrated by their high price point. This is very close to the original Bal d'Afrique. Initial spray, only a slight difference but the dry down is so close. I wore it during work and I had people comment on my perfume and asking me what I was wearing.
Have already purchased extras as I do love this as a everyday go to but couldn’t justify the price
Store owner replied:
So glad you’re enjoying it! 😍 Thanks so much for your feedback!✨
The scent is lovely - not quite the same as Byredo’s Bal D’afrique but pretty close. Only downside would be that I need to spray more of it on and the scent doesn’t last for very long but overall it’s a lovely perfume :)
Store owner replied:
Glad you’re enjoying the scent – we hear you on the longevity, and we really appreciate your feedback. So happy it’s still a lovely pick for you! 🌸
This one is a fave. If it sounds like your thing, do not hesitate! Long-lasting too 😀
PS this is an improvement on the original! It has nicer dimensions to it
Store owner replied:
Love hearing that! Thanks for sharing. 🧡
Wasn’t sure about it at first but I wore it for 3 days. I liked it heaps in the end. I’m too used to floral and fruity fragrances. I realised that I had to get used to it before I could appreciate it. Love now.
Store owner replied:
Sorry to hear this one wasn’t for you. Please get in touch with us at hello@aerre.co and we’ll be happy to assist with your return request.
This is probably in my opinion the best perfume in Aerres collection and there are beautiful different ones to choose from i just love Moroccan Sunrise ❤️
The perfumes seemed to lack the depth(body) of scent and the scent that was there did not last. I understand they are a cheaper version of the original scent but I was still disappointed. I would not recommend or repurchase. It was the same issue with all three scents I purchased.
3 stars because while I LOVE the scent, it's gone within 3 hours. Can't comment on its likeness to the original but I do have other authentic Byredo scents and have been disappointed in their longevity also
Store owner replied:
That’s amazing! 💕 We’re so glad you’re enjoying both scents — layering them is such a creative touch! Sounds like you’ve found your perfect combo, especially with all those compliments ✨
Store owner replied:
Thanks so much! We’re thrilled it went beyond your expectations and that you’re loving the long-lasting scent! 🌸✨
Service for the exchange was efficient and communication great.
The fragrance is good and similar to its inspiration, however the scent fades very quickly.
Store owner replied:
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad our exchange service and communication met your expectations. We appreciate your note about the scent and will continue working on improving its longevity. ✨
Not a fan of this particular scent. Returned it.
Its supposedly based on Byredos Bal D’Afrique which I absolutely love, so i was excited to try this one. But I was disappointed.