Bal d Afrique Absolu vs California Love
People who smelled both say they have some resemblance. California Love is sweeter, and California Love projects more strongly.
- Byredo · 2025Bal d Afrique Absolu
- Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector · 2026California Love
How alike are they?
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on a few votesWhere they differ
- California Love is sweeter.
- California Love projects more strongly.
How they wear
Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 55% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 75% of fragrancesBased on a few votes
Projection
Soft projectionBased on many votes
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 60% of fragrancesBased on a few votes
Gender lean
UnisexBased on lots of votes
UnisexBased on a few votes
What they're made of
Bal d Afrique Absolu
Main accords
- Citrus
- Woody
- Amber
- Animalic
- Aromatic
- Fruity
Base notes
Which one is for you?
Pick Bal d Afrique Absolu if…
- you want one that is less sweet
- you want one that projects more softly
Pick California Love if…
- you want one that is sweeter
- you want one that projects more strongly