Bal d'Afrique Absolu
meets A Kiss Of Bliss.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Bergamot · Musk
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with citrus; Concentration not recorded leads with powdery. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Byredo Bal d'Afrique AbsoluConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Penhaligon's A Kiss Of BlissConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Leading accords | citrus · woody · aromatic | powdery · green · floral |
| Notes unique to this record | Blackcurrant, Lemon, Praline, Violet, Black Amber, Cedarwood, Vetiver | Clover, Rose, Matcha Tea, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Moss, Patchouli |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.58 · 677 votes | 3.04 · 193 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.22 · 661 votes | 1.92 · 191 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Absolu de parfum · US listing · 50 mL and 100 mL
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Aqua (water/eau), Limonene, Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) peel oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Citrus limon peel oil, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Linalyl acetate, Pinene, Linalool, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Coumarin, Beta-caryophyllene, Citral, Rose ketones, Geranyl acetate, Terpineol, Terpinolene, Alcohol, Hexadecanolactone, Citronellol, Alpha-terpinene, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Isoeugenyl acetate, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, CI 19140 (yellow 5), CI 14700 (red 4), CI 60730 (ext. violet 2).
Source: Byredo official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22
A Kiss Of Bliss
Eau de parfum · UK listing · 100 mL bottle
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol.
Source: Penhaligon’s official UK product ingredient dialog · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed powdery and green direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.