Is Zamoori Bal d'Afrique Absolu a dupe of Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu?
Bal d'Afrique Absolu Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | Oil |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bal d'Afrique Absolu Oil
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bal d'Afrique Absolu
- Bal d'Afrique Absolu
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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.
Zamoori’s Perfume oil interpretation of Bal d'Afrique Absolu centres on citrus and the other notes named on its product page. Its seller-stated profile suggests a a fresh, bright, clean character, while resemblance to the inspiration and performance have not been independently assessed.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Praline
42%
vs
33%
Musk
36%
vs
33%
Blackcurrant
34%
vs
21%
Bergamot
33%
vs
21%
Lemon
31%
vs
21%
Cedar
28%
vs
33%
Vetiver
26%
vs
33%
Violet
21%
vs
33%
Ambergris
45%
Blackcurrant
34%
vs
21%
Bergamot
33%
vs
21%
Lemon
31%
vs
21%
Citrus
35%
Cedar
28%
vs
33%
Vetiver
26%
vs
33%
Ambergris
45%
Amber
33%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
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
The suggested season fit reflects the seller-stated Citrus profile only. The blend has not had an independent wear test, so treat this as a style guide rather than measured performance.
Occasions
The close oil format and seller-stated note profile suggest casual and evening wear. No independent wear test is available for this Zamoori interpretation.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Lemon
Adds ambergris, drops amber and citrus
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