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De Los SantosFirst · ByredoDe Los SantosEDP · 2022 · ★ 3.86
Bal d'Afrique AbsoluSecond · ByredoBal d'Afrique AbsoluParfum · 2025 · ★ 4.48
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De Los Santos × Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Amber, musky and aromatic meets citrus, woody and aromatic. They share seven accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is De Los Santos, blue is Bal d'Afrique Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

De Los SantosBal d'Afrique Absolu
aromaticboth
amberboth
muskyboth
powderyboth
fruityboth
sweetboth
fresh spicyboth
citrussecond
herbalfirst
woodysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in De Los Santos
SageSageMirabelleMirabelleOrris RootOrris RootCistus IncanusCistus IncanusOlibanumOlibanumAmbroxanAmbroxan
In both
Musk
Seven shared accords:
ambermuskyaromaticpowderyfruityfresh spicysweet
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
BlackcurrantBlackcurrantBergamotBergamotLemonLemonPralinePralineVioletVioletBlack AmberBlack AmberCedarwoodCedarwoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDe Los Santos brings aromatic; Bal d'Afrique Absolu brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, musky, aromatic and powdery run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: De Los Santos is moderate on both, Bal d'Afrique Absolu long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointDe Los Santos first, then Bal d'Afrique Absolu over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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