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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.

Elevator MusicFirst · ByredoElevator Music2018 · ★ 3.73
Bal d'Afrique AbsoluSecond · ByredoBal d'Afrique AbsoluParfum · 2025 · ★ 4.48
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Elevator Music × Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Woody, musky and floral 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 Elevator Music, blue is Bal d'Afrique Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Elevator MusicBal d'Afrique Absolu
woodyboth
muskyboth
powderyboth
aromaticboth
amberboth
citrussecond
fruitysecond
sweetsecond
floralfirst
animalicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Elevator Music
AmyrisAmyrisIso E SuperIso E SuperAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)HedioneHedioneGreen NotesGreen NotesJasmineJasmineCedarCedarGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodAmberAmber
In both
MuskViolet
Five shared accords:
woodymuskypowderyaromaticamber
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
BlackcurrantBlackcurrantBergamotBergamotLemonLemonPralinePralineBlack AmberBlack AmberCedarwoodCedarwoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBal d'Afrique Absolu brings citrus and aromatic; Elevator Music brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk and violet, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, musky, powdery and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Elevator Music 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 pointElevator Music 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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