Bal d Afrique Absolu vs Portofino 97
People who smelled both say they have some resemblance, but people are split. Bal d Afrique Absolu is sweeter, and Bal d Afrique Absolu is longer lasting.
- Byredo · 2025Bal d Afrique Absolu
- Victoria Beckham Beauty · 2023Portofino 97
How alike are they?
People are split
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on many votesWhere they differ
- Bal d Afrique Absolu is sweeter.
- Bal d Afrique Absolu is longer lasting.
How they wear
Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 55% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Moderate longevityBased on many votes
Projection
Soft projectionBased on many votes
Soft 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
Which one is for you?
Pick Bal d Afrique Absolu if…
- you want one that is sweeter
- you want one that is longer lasting
Pick Portofino 97 if…
- you want one that is less sweet
- you want one that is shorter lasting