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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.

1872 Twist JasmineFirst · Clive Christian1872 Twist Jasmine2018 · ★ 4.10
Bal d'Afrique AbsoluSecond · ByredoBal d'Afrique AbsoluParfum · 2025 · ★ 4.48
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1872 Twist Jasmine × Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Fresh spicy, white floral and aromatic 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 1872 Twist Jasmine, blue is Bal d'Afrique Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

1872 Twist JasmineBal d'Afrique Absolu
citrusboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
white floralfirst
greenfirst
fruitysecond
sweetsecond
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 1872 Twist Jasmine
BasilBasilJasmineJasmineHyacinthHyacinthSandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouli
In both
LemonBergamot
Five shared accords:
fresh spicyaromaticcitruswoodypowdery
Only in Bal d'Afrique Absolu
BlackcurrantBlackcurrantPralinePralineMuskMuskVioletVioletBlack AmberBlack AmberCedarwoodCedarwoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deep1872 Twist Jasmine brings aromatic; Bal d'Afrique Absolu brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon and bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFresh spicy, aromatic, citrus and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will lead1872 Twist Jasmine is voted long lasting and enormous; Bal d'Afrique Absolu long lasting and moderate. Expect 1872 Twist Jasmine to lead and Bal d'Afrique Absolu to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of 1872 Twist Jasmine, two of Bal d'Afrique Absolu over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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