Paris 1920 Absolu
BYREDO — Bal d’Afrique Absolu de Parfum · The Dua Brand
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Paris 1920 Absolu
BYREDO — Bal d’Afrique Absolu de Parfum
The Dua BrandRadiant citrus-blackcurrant woody musk with a sweeter praline/violet heart and a darker black amber, cedarwood, and vetiver base than the original Bal d’Afrique.
Quick glance
Scent profile
Radiant
Character
- woody
- citrus
- musky
- fruity
- Scent profile
- Leading accordswoody / citrus / muskyPrimary styleRadiant
- Best season
- Spring / Fall
- Best setting
- Upscale daily / Date night
Olfactive map
What it smells like
Scent identity
Family and tags
Fragrance structure
How it develops
It opens bright and slightly tart, bergamot and lemon lifting a juicy blackcurrant, with black amber already lending an unusual darkness underneath. The heart sweetens as praline and violet round the citrus into something plush and faintly powdery. The drydown is where it earns its name: cedarwood and vetiver anchor the musk into a deeper, drier base, holding the early brightness over warm, saturated woods.
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Heart notes
Base notes
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Supporting characteristics
Community
How others read it
Praise
Praised as a richer, more saturated take on the Bal d’Afrique DNA. Praline and black amber facets add depth while preserving bright citrus-musky elegance.Criticism
Early reception may vary because the Absolu is newer and less broadly reviewed than the original. Some may prefer the airier brightness of the original Bal d’Afrique.Comparison notes
DUA targets the newer Absolu de Parfum rather than the original Bal d’Afrique Eau de Parfum. Provider concentration is Extrait de Parfum while official target concentration is Absolu de Parfum.Discovery
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Recorded inspiration, flanker, and community evidence.
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