Contralto
meets Bal d'Afrique Absolu.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with citrus. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Sospiro Perfumes ContraltoConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Byredo Bal d'Afrique AbsoluConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | 100 mL Checked 2026-09-23 · Brand catalog · Listed formats, not live stock. | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Italy | Sweden |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Leading accords | woody · white floral · aromatic | citrus · woody · aromatic |
| Notes unique to this record | Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, Clove, Juniper Berries, Guaiac Wood, Chestnut, Cashmeran, Vanilla, Peru Balsam | Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Lemon, Praline, Musk, Violet, Black Amber, Cedarwood, Vetiver |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.69 · 301 votes | 3.58 · 677 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.43 · 303 votes | 2.22 · 661 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.
Contralto
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and 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
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 woody and white floral direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed citrus and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.