Bal d'Afrique Absolu
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Side by side
Bal d'Afrique Absolu vs. Perpetua
Bal d'Afrique Absolu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique Absolu | Perpetua | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Extrait |
| Launched | 2025 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Citrus
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
Powdery
Sweet
Animalic
Perpetua
Citrus
White Floral
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh
Amber
Floral
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlackcurrantBergamotOrangeLemonPear
NeroliLemon
Heart
FreesiaPralineMuskJasmineVioletRose
JasmineAmber
Base
Black AmberVetiverCedarwood
CoumarinCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique Absolu | Perpetua | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Here's the thing about coumarin, that hay-like sweetness. Most fragrances bury it beneath other notes. Perpetua lets it breathe. Some will call it the best part. Others won't know what hit them.Perpetua