Hanuman
Boadicea the VictoriousEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Hanuman vs. Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Is Hanuman better than Bal d'Afrique Absolu?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
VetiverBlackcurrantOrangeCedarwoodMuskBergamotLemonAmber
citruswoodyaromaticfruityfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Hanuman and Bal d'Afrique Absolu?
| Hanuman | Bal d'Afrique Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Hanuman and Bal d'Afrique Absolu smell?
Hanuman
Citrus
Floral
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Citrus
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
Powdery
Sweet
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hanuman and Bal d'Afrique Absolu share?
Top
BlackcurrantOrangeBergamotLemon
BlackcurrantBergamotOrangeLemonPear
Heart
MarigoldCyclamenMagnoliaOsmanthusNeroli
FreesiaPralineMuskJasmineVioletRose
Base
VetiverCedarwoodMuskSandalwoodAmber
Black AmberVetiverCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
MarigoldCyclamenMagnoliaOsmanthus
FreesiaJasmineVioletRose
Citric Notes
OrangeBergamotLemonNeroli
BergamotOrangeLemon
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
BlackcurrantPear
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwood
Cedarwood
Amber
Amber
Black Amber
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Hanuman and Bal d'Afrique Absolu work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Hanuman or Bal d'Afrique Absolu?
| Hanuman | Bal d'Afrique Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hanuman and Bal d'Afrique Absolu?
Hanuman stands as a confident citrus-floral that projects strongly and lasts well, which is why those who wear it keep coming back. It becomes a warm, creamy woodiness.Hanuman
The praline and musk combo is the real hook here. It makes the citrus notes feel more grounded, giving them a subtle, sophisticated depth that truly lingers.Bal d'Afrique Absolu
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