Byredo Bal D Afrique Absolu vs Widian London
Match 27 — similarity-model estimate from shared accords and notes (similarity-v1).

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

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…