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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.

Sunday Cologne Eau de CologneFirst · ByredoSunday Cologne Eau de CologneEDC · 2014 · ★ 3.57
Bal d'Afrique AbsoluSecond · ByredoBal d'Afrique AbsoluParfum · 2025 · ★ 4.48
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Sunday Cologne Eau de CologneBal d'Afrique Absolu
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Sunday Cologne Eau de Cologne × Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus 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 Sunday Cologne Eau de Cologne, blue is Bal d'Afrique Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Sunday Cologne Eau de CologneBal d'Afrique Absolu
aromaticboth
citrusboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
fruitysecond
sweetsecond
ambersecond
warm spicyfirst
powderysecond
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sunday Cologne Eau de Cologne
Star AniseStar AniseCardamomCardamomLavenderLavenderGeraniumGeraniumIncenseIncenseMossMossPatchouliPatchouli
In both
BergamotVetiver
Four shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicycitruswoody
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
BlackcurrantBlackcurrantLemonLemonPralinePralineMuskMuskVioletVioletBlack AmberBlack AmberCedarwoodCedarwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSunday Cologne Eau de Cologne brings aromatic and citrus; Bal d'Afrique Absolu brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy, citrus and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Sunday Cologne Eau de Cologne is very weak 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 pointBal d'Afrique Absolu first, then Sunday Cologne Eau de Cologne 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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