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Byredo Bal D Afrique Absolu vs Widian London

Match 27 — similarity-model estimate from shared accords and notes (similarity-v1).

Artistic rendering inspired by Byredo Bal D Afrique Absolu

Byredo

Bal D Afrique Absolu

2025 · unisex

  • Amber
  • Animalic
  • Aromatic
  • Citrus
  • Fresh Spicy
  • Fruity
  • Musky
  • Powdery
  • Sweet
  • Woody

Pick Bal D Afrique Absolu if…

  • you want the aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy character that London doesn't have
Artistic rendering inspired by Widian London

Widian

London

2018 · unisex

  • Amber
  • Animalic
  • Fruity
  • Leather
  • Oud
  • Powdery
  • Smoky
  • Sweet
  • Vanilla
  • Violet

Pick London if…

  • you want the leather, oud and smoky character that Bal D Afrique Absolu doesn't have
  • you prefer the older, established release (2018)

Overall winner by use case

We can't declare an overall winner yet — there is no verified performance, season-fit, or price data for these fragrances. Compare the accords and notes above instead.

What they share

Accords: Amber, Animalic, Fruity, Powdery, Sweet · Notes: Musk, Violet

Where they differ

Only in Bal D Afrique Absolu

Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Musky, Woody, Bergamot, Black Amber, Blackcurrant, Cedar, Lemon

Only in London

Leather, Oud, Smoky, Vanilla, Violet, Amber, Cypress, Leather, Lily of the Valley, Oud