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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.

BullionFirst · ByredoBullionEDP · 2012 · ★ 3.81
Bal d'Afrique AbsoluSecond · ByredoBal d'Afrique AbsoluParfum · 2025 · ★ 4.48
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Bullion × Bal d'Afrique Absolu

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

BullionBal d'Afrique Absolu
fruityboth
woodyboth
sweetboth
muskyboth
animalicboth
powderyboth
citrussecond
aromaticsecond
leatherfirst
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Bullion
PlumPlumPink PepperPink PepperLeatherLeatherOsmanthusOsmanthusMagnoliaMagnoliadark woodsy notesDark woodsy notesSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Musk
Six shared accords:
fruitywoodysweetmuskyanimalicpowdery
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
BlackcurrantBlackcurrantBergamotBergamotLemonLemonPralinePralineVioletVioletBlack AmberBlack AmberCedarwoodCedarwoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBal d'Afrique Absolu brings citrus and aromatic; Bullion 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 threadFruity, woody, sweet and musky run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Bullion 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 pointBullion 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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