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Bal d'Afrique Absolu Extrait bottle Bal d'Afrique Absolu Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2025 Year 2020
££££ Price Tier ££
Citrus Green Apple Parfum bottle Citrus Green Apple EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bal d'Afrique Absolu Extrait
This "Absolu" take on Bal d'Afrique is a divisive one. Fans of the original may find it too sweet or Baccarat Rouge-adjacent, while others applaud its enhanced richness and performance. It's a crowd-pleaser for many, but not for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Citrus Green Apple EDP
A lively and fresh fragrance perfect for casual days or the office, offering a burst of citrus and green apple that energizes without overwhelming.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bal d'Afrique Absolu Extrait
Citrus Green Apple EDP

Notes

Only in Citrus Green Apple
Apple 53% Lime 47%
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Praline 43% Musk 36% Violet 21%
Only in Citrus Green Apple
Cedar 54% Bergamot 46%
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Ambergris 45% Cedar 28% Vetiver 26%
Only in Citrus Green Apple
Musk 50% Amber 50%

Accords

Bal d'Afrique Absolu Citrus Green Apple
100%
Citrus
80%
67%
Fruity
90%
77%
Woody
70%
72%
Amber
72%
Aromatic
71%
Sweet
63%
Animalic
61%
Powdery
60%
Musky
Citrus shared
100%
80%
Fruity shared
67%
90%
Woody shared
77%
70%
72%
72%
71%
63%
61%
60%

Performance

Bal d'Afrique Absolu Citrus Green Apple
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and versatile, uplifting profile make it suitable for most occasions. While it’s robust enough for dates and casual wear, some perceive it as too sweet or strong for a very formal setting, or too prominent for sport.

Citrus Green Apple

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh and fruity accords are well suited for spring and summer, offering a refreshing lift and vibrance perfect for these warmer seasons. It’s less ideal for winter due to its lighter profile.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its balanced projection and fresh, fruity character make it ideal for casual and office settings where a clean and inviting scent is preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bal d'Afrique Absolu Extrait
Citrus Green Apple EDP
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