Bal d Afrique Absolu vs Contralto
People who smelled both call them a fair match, and most agree. Contralto projects more strongly.
- Byredo · 2025Bal d Afrique Absolu
- Sospiro PerfumesContralto
How alike are they?
Most agree
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on many votesWhere they differ
- Contralto projects more strongly.
How they wear
Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 55% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 60% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Soft projectionBased on many votes
Moderate projectionBased on many votes
Gender lean
UnisexBased on lots of votes
UnisexBased on many votes
What they're made of
Bal d Afrique Absolu
Main accords
- Citrus
- Woody
- Amber
- Animalic
- Aromatic
- Fruity
Base notes
Contralto
Main accords
- Woody
- Amber
- Aromatic
- Fresh spicy
- Musky
- Powdery
Top notes
Heart notes
- chestnut
- guaiac wood
- juniper berries
Which one is for you?
Pick Bal d Afrique Absolu if…
- you want one that projects more softly
Pick Contralto if…
- you want one that projects more strongly