Perpetua
Fulton & RoarkExtrait2023
Side by side
Perpetua vs. Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Is Perpetua better than Bal d'Afrique Absolu?
Bal d'Afrique Absolu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
JasmineCedarwoodAmberLemon
citrusaromaticwoodyamber
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 Perpetua and Bal d'Afrique Absolu?
| Perpetua | Bal d'Afrique Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2025 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Perpetua and Bal d'Afrique Absolu smell?
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
What notes do Perpetua and Bal d'Afrique Absolu share?
Top
NeroliLemon
BlackcurrantBergamotOrangeLemonPear
Heart
JasmineAmber
FreesiaPralineMuskJasmineVioletRose
Base
CoumarinCedarwood
Black AmberVetiverCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
NeroliLemon
BergamotOrangeLemon
Floral Notes
Jasmine
FreesiaJasmineVioletRose
Amber
Amber
Black Amber
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Perpetua and Bal d'Afrique Absolu work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Perpetua or Bal d'Afrique Absolu?
| Perpetua | Bal d'Afrique Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Perpetua and 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
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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