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PulpFirst · ByredoPulpEDP · 2008 · ★ 3.76
Bal d'Afrique AbsoluSecond · ByredoBal d'Afrique AbsoluParfum · 2025 · ★ 4.48
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PulpBal d'Afrique Absolu
Harmony pairing

Pulp × Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Fruity, sweet and woody meets citrus, woody and aromatic. They share four 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 Pulp, blue is Bal d'Afrique Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

PulpBal d'Afrique Absolu
fruityboth
sweetboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrussecond
ambersecond
powderysecond
animalicsecond
muskysecond
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Pulp
Black CurrantBlack CurrantCardamonCardamonFigFigRed AppleRed AppleTiare FlowerTiare FlowerPeach BlossomPeach BlossomCedarCedar
In both
BergamotPraline
Four shared accords:
fruitysweetwoodyaromatic
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
BlackcurrantBlackcurrantLemonLemonMuskMuskVioletVioletBlack AmberBlack AmberCedarwoodCedarwoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBal d'Afrique Absolu brings citrus and aromatic; Pulp brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and praline, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFruity, sweet, woody and aromatic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Pulp is long lasting and moderate, 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 pointPulp 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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