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    Side by side

    Perpetua vs. Bal d'Afrique Absolu

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Bal d'Afrique Absolu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Perpetua vs. Bal d'Afrique Absolu
    PerpetuaBal d'Afrique Absolu
    ConcentrationExtraitParfum
    Launched20232025
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Perpetua

    Citrus
    White Floral
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh
    Amber
    Floral
    Vanilla

    Bal d'Afrique Absolu

    Citrus
    Amber
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Powdery
    Sweet
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    NeroliLemon
    BlackcurrantBergamotOrangeLemonPear
    Heart
    JasmineAmber
    FreesiaPralineMuskJasmineVioletRose
    Base
    CoumarinCedarwood
    Black AmberVetiverCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Perpetua vs. Bal d'Afrique Absolu
    PerpetuaBal d'Afrique Absolu
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

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    Real talk

    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
    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