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Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu vs Juliette Has A Gun Ex Vetiver
Bal d'Afrique Absolu for the community favourite, Ex Vetiver for the value.
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Notes
Top
BlackcurrantBergamotLemon
Heart
PralineMuskViolet
Base
Black AmberCedarwoodVetiver
Accords
Citrus
100%
Woody
77%
Aromatic
72%
Fruity
70%
Sweet
70%
Amber
69%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Bal d'Afrique Absolu by Byredo is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Bal d'Afrique Absolu was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Jerome Epinette. Top notes are Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Praline, Musk and Violet; base notes are Black Amber, Cedarwood and Vetiver. "Inspired by founder Ben Gorham's personal connection to Africa, particularly his father's experiences traveling and living there, Ben Gorham crafted Bal d’Afrique as both an imaginary journey and a celebration of Africa's rich cultural impact on dance, art, and music. Intensifying the gourmand aspect of Bal d’Afrique, this reimagined composition heightens the contrast between vibrant lightness and addictive depth, offering a richer, more addictive experience. Notes of bergamot, lemon, and blackcurrant offer a bold vibrance, melting into the sweetness of praline, musks, and violet, and finishing on a dramatic base of cedar, vetiver, and warm black amber. Beyond the fragrance, the homage to craftsmanship is reflected in the newly redesigned Absolu de Parfum bottle. The textured cap, inspired by Yakisugi, the Japanese art of charring wood, embodies the deep intensity, transformation, and enduring strength that mirrors the essence of the Absolu. The silver and gold atomizer spray, with its industrial edge, complements the bottle’s elemental design and the clean curves of the glass. Within the bottle, the hue of the Absolu de Parfum is intensified, offering a visual hint at the rich concentration of fragrance inside."
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Notes
Top
BergamotLemon
Heart
Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oilVetiver
Base
AmbroxanMusk
Accords
Citrus
100%
Aromatic
92%
Woody
74%
Musky
73%
Earthy
65%
Amber
60%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Ex Vetiver by Juliette Has A Gun is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Ex Vetiver was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Romano Ricci. Top notes are Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Haitian Vetiver, Java vetiver oil and Vetiver; base notes are Ambroxan and Musk. Ex Vetiver by Juliette Has A Gun is a new fragrance for women and men, released in 2024. The scent features a blend of bergamot and lemon in the top notes, Haitian, Indian, and Java vetiver in the heart, and ambroxan and musk in the base.
Notes in Common
33% sharedShared (4)
BergamotLemonMuskVetiver
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
BlackcurrantPralineVioletBlack AmberCedarwood
Only in Ex Vetiver
Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oilAmbroxan
Rating
4.48vs3.72
Ratings
2,841vs1,035
Concentration
ParfumvsEDP
Launch Year
2025vs2024
Which should I buy?
Bal d'Afrique Absolu for the community favourite, Ex Vetiver for the value.
- Bal d'Afrique Absolu is rated higher by the community: 4.48 from 2,841 ratings, against 3.72 from 1,035.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Bal d'Afrique Absolu and "moderate" for Ex Vetiver.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for spring first.
- Byredo is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Juliette Has A Gun is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Bal d'Afrique Absolu if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Ex Vetiver if value for money matters most.