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Byredo Bal d Afrique Absolu vs Sospiro Perfumes Contralto

Byredo Bal d Afrique Absolu and Sospiro Perfumes Contralto compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Bal d Afrique AbsoluByredo20254.5★
75% alikevs
ContraltoSospiro Perfumes20224.5★

The difference in plain words

Bal d Afrique Absolu and Contralto have a fair amount in common. Bal d Afrique Absolu leans more fruity, while Contralto leans white floral. Contralto gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionContralto
Better perceived valueContralto
More of a night scentBal d Afrique Absolu

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Bal d Afrique Absolu ● Contralto
WoodyCitrusAromaticAmberSweetPowderyMuskyFresh Spicy
Only in Bal d Afrique Absolu: Blackcurrant · Bergamot · Lemon · Praline · Musk · Violet · Black Amber · Cedarwood +1
Only in Contralto: Orange Blossom · Pink Pepper · Clove · Juniper Berries · Guaiac Wood · Chestnut · Cashmeran · Vanilla +1

Community votes

Bal d Afrique Absolu ← · → Contralto
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
65
67
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Contralto +6
41
47
Price valueContralto +10
30
40
Night-nessBal d Afrique Absolu +8
39
31
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine