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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.

Deep ViolaFirst · ByredoDeep Viola2020 · ★ 3.78
Bal d'Afrique AbsoluSecond · ByredoBal d'Afrique AbsoluParfum · 2025 · ★ 4.48
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Deep Viola × Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Powdery, amber and leather meets citrus, woody and aromatic. They share five 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 Deep Viola, blue is Bal d'Afrique Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Deep ViolaBal d'Afrique Absolu
powderyboth
amberboth
muskyboth
animalicboth
fresh spicyboth
citrussecond
leatherfirst
woodysecond
violetfirst
aromaticsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Deep Viola
AngelicaAngelicaSaffronSaffronLeatherLeatherIrisIrisOlibanumOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)VanillaVanilla
In both
BergamotViolet
Five shared accords:
powderyambermuskyanimalicfresh spicy
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
BlackcurrantBlackcurrantLemonLemonPralinePralineMuskMuskBlack AmberBlack AmberCedarwoodCedarwoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBal d'Afrique Absolu brings citrus and aromatic; Deep Viola brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and violet, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, amber, musky and animalic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Deep Viola 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 pointDeep Viola 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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