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Eleventh HourFirst · ByredoEleventh HourEDP · 2018 · ★ 3.84
Bal d'Afrique AbsoluSecond · ByredoBal d'Afrique AbsoluParfum · 2025 · ★ 4.48
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Eleventh HourBal d'Afrique Absolu
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Eleventh Hour × Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Woody, fruity and amber meets citrus, woody and aromatic. They share eight 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 Eleventh Hour, blue is Bal d'Afrique Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Eleventh HourBal d'Afrique Absolu
woodyboth
fruityboth
citrusboth
amberboth
sweetboth
muskyboth
powderyboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticsecond
animalicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Eleventh Hour
TimurTimurPlumPlumRumRumFigFigCarrot SeedsCarrot SeedsCedarCedarCashmere WoodCashmere WoodIso E SuperIso E SuperTonka BeanTonka BeanOlibanumOlibanumLabdanumLabdanum
In both
Bergamot
Eight shared accords:
woodyfruityambersweetmuskypowderyfresh spicycitrus
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
BlackcurrantBlackcurrantLemonLemonPralinePralineMuskMuskVioletVioletBlack AmberBlack AmberCedarwoodCedarwoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBal d'Afrique Absolu brings citrus and aromatic; Eleventh Hour brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fruity, amber and sweet run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Eleventh Hour 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 pointEleventh Hour 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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