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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.

Open SkyFirst · ByredoOpen SkyEDP · 2021 · ★ 3.73
Bal d'Afrique AbsoluSecond · ByredoBal d'Afrique AbsoluParfum · 2025 · ★ 4.48
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Open Sky × Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Aromatic, citrus and cannabis meets citrus, woody and aromatic. They share four 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 Open Sky, blue is Bal d'Afrique Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Open SkyBal d'Afrique Absolu
citrusboth
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
cannabisfirst
fruitysecond
sweetsecond
ambersecond
powderysecond
animalicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Open Sky
PomeloPomeloBlack PepperBlack PeppercannabisCannabisPalo SantoPalo Santo
In both
Vetiver
Four shared accords:
aromaticcitruswoodyfresh spicy
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
BlackcurrantBlackcurrantBergamotBergamotLemonLemonPralinePralineMuskMuskVioletVioletBlack AmberBlack AmberCedarwoodCedarwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepOpen Sky brings aromatic and citrus; Bal d'Afrique Absolu brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, citrus, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Open Sky 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 pointBal d'Afrique Absolu first, then Open Sky 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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