Bal d'Afrique Absolu
ByredoParfum2025
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique Absolu vs. Dubai Reverie
Bal d'Afrique Absolu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Bal d'Afrique Absolu | Dubai Reverie | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Bertrand Duchaufour, Bérengère Bourgarel |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Citrus
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
Powdery
Sweet
Animalic
Dubai Reverie
Citrus
Woody
Fruity
Aromatic
Sweet
Amber
Fresh
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlackcurrantBergamotOrangeLemonPear
Spanish clementineLitchiBlackcurrant
Heart
FreesiaPralineMuskJasmineVioletRose
Ivory Coast GingerVanilla
Base
Black AmberVetiverCedarwood
VetiverAmberWhite MuskCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Bal d'Afrique Absolu | Dubai Reverie | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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
What makes this work is the vetiver in the drydown. Without it, you'd have a sweet fruit fragrance that disappears by noon. With it, you get warmth that lingers and a complexity that rewards the.Dubai Reverie