Bal d'Afrique Absolu
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Side by side
Bal d'Afrique Absolu vs. Hanuman
Is Bal d'Afrique Absolu better than Hanuman?
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
Black AmberBlackcurrantMuskVetiverBergamotOrangeLemonCedarwood
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 Bal d'Afrique Absolu and Hanuman?
| Bal d'Afrique Absolu | Hanuman | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique Absolu and Hanuman smell?
Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Citrus
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
Powdery
Sweet
Animalic
Hanuman
Citrus
Floral
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
White Floral
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique Absolu and Hanuman share?
Top
BlackcurrantBergamotOrangeLemonPear
BlackcurrantOrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
FreesiaPralineMuskJasmineVioletRose
MarigoldCyclamenMagnoliaOsmanthusNeroli
Base
Black AmberVetiverCedarwood
VetiverCedarwoodMuskSandalwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
FreesiaJasmineVioletRose
MarigoldCyclamenMagnoliaOsmanthus
Citric Notes
BergamotOrangeLemon
OrangeBergamotLemonNeroli
Fruity Notes
BlackcurrantPear
Blackcurrant
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
CedarwoodSandalwood
Amber
Black Amber
Amber
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique Absolu and Hanuman work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique Absolu or Hanuman?
| Bal d'Afrique Absolu | Hanuman | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique Absolu and 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
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
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