Bal d'Afrique Absolu
| Extrait | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2011 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Cedrat Boise
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Cedrat Boise is a deeply divisive fruity-woody fragrance. For some, it's a versatile beast with a stunning dry down, for others, it's a scrubber smelling of burnt rubber, ashtrays or cleaning products. Definitely sample first.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 19% | 17% |
| Floral | 8% | 10% |
| Fruity | 10% | 21% |
| Green | 7% | 7% |
| Sweet | 18% | 17% |
| Warm | 4% | 8% |
| Woody | 15% | 17% |
| Earthy | 9% | 15% |
| Animalic | 20% | 9% |
| Fresh | 20% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and unique, sometimes challenging scent profile make it less ideal for a formal office setting. However, its versatile nature and compliment-getting ability, particularly on dates and for casual wear, shine through in the reviews.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Citrus, Fruity accords and Blackcurrant, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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