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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Fashionably LondonFirst · ZaraFashionably LondonEDP · 2021 · ★ 3.93
Bal d'Afrique AbsoluSecond · ByredoBal d'Afrique AbsoluParfum · 2025 · ★ 4.48
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Fashionably London × Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Rose, musky and citrus meets citrus, woody and aromatic. They share three accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

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

Fashionably LondonBal d'Afrique Absolu
citrusboth
muskyboth
powderyboth
rosefirst
woodysecond
aromaticsecond
fruitysecond
sweetsecond
ambersecond
animalicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Fashionably London
RoseRose
In both
BergamotMusk
Three shared accords:
muskycitruspowdery
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
BlackcurrantBlackcurrantLemonLemonPralinePralineVioletVioletBlack AmberBlack AmberCedarwoodCedarwoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepFashionably London brings citrus; Bal d'Afrique Absolu brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadMusky, citrus and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Fashionably London 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 pointFashionably London 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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