Bal d'Afrique Absolu Extrait

Byredo by Jérôme Epinette

87%

Babe Oud EDP

Missguided by Celia Orozco Cirimbilli

Comparison

87%

Bal d'Afrique Absolu Extrait Byredo · 2025 U

Babe Oud EDP Missguided · 2018 F

Top

Blackcurrant

Bergamot

Lemon

Heart

Praline

Musk

Violet

Base

Ambergris

Cedar

Vetiver

Top

Red Fruits

Pink Pepper

Lemon

Bergamot

Neroli

Base

Vetiver

Cashmere Wood

Musk

Patchouli

Cedar

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Bal d'Afrique Absolu Extrait

Extrait	Concentration	EDP
U	Gender	F
2025	Year	2018
££££	Price Tier	££

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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 - Babe Oud EDP

This budget-friendly oud is a wild card. Some love its woody, feminine scent and call it a Jo Malone dupe, while others find it a harsh, chemical mess. Definitely sniff before you commit.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Bal d'Afrique Absolu Extrait

Babe Oud EDP

Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Ambergris 45% Cedar 28% Vetiver 26%

Base Notes

Vetiver 15% Cashmere Wood 15% Musk 15% Patchouli 15% Cedar 14% Tonka Bean 14% Amber 13%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 33% vs 14%

Lemon 31% vs 17%

Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Blackcurrant 34%

Only in Babe Oud

Red Fruits 21% Pink Pepper 20% Neroli 14% Orange 14%

Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Praline 43% Musk 36% Violet 21%

Shared Notes

Cedar 28% vs 14%

Vetiver 26% vs 15%

Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Ambergris 45%

Only in Babe Oud

Cashmere Wood 15% Musk 15% Patchouli 15% Tonka Bean 14% Amber 13%

Accords

Bal d'Afrique Absolu Babe Oud

100%

Citrus

Oud

100%

77%

Woody

72%

Amber

72%

Aromatic

55%

71%

Sweet

52%

Fresh Spicy

69%

67%

Fruity

57%

63%

Animalic

Rose

62%

61%

Powdery

60%

Musky

Soft Spicy

47%

Citrus

100%

Oud

100%

Woody

77%

Amber

72%

Aromatic shared

72%

55%

Sweet

71%

Fresh Spicy shared

52%

69%

Fruity shared

67%

57%

Animalic

63%

Rose

62%

Powdery

61%

Musky

60%

Soft Spicy

47%

Performance

Bal d'Afrique Absolu Babe Oud

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

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.

Babe Oud

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its bold oud and potent accords make it a bit much for the office. However, it's intriguing enough for dates and versatile for casual outings, though less suited for very formal events or sports.