Byredo
Bal d'Afrique
Eau de parfum
Woody · Aromatic · Earthy.
parfumbible.comWoody · White floral · Aromatic.
About these origins
Brand origin means the country where the house was founded. Made in refers to fragrance manufacturing, not the origin of every ingredient or the brand’s current headquarters.
Brand origin: Sospiro — Our story · Checked 2026-09-22
The official history explicitly locates the house’s founding in Italy and distinguishes it from the later chapter operated from Dubai.
Manufacturing may vary by edition, market or batch. Check the label on your bottle.
Collection: Classica Collection
The short answer
A scent, in focus.
Contralto connects orange blossom and spices with juniper, guaiac wood and chestnut. Cashmeran, vanilla and Peru balsam form the base; chestnut is a useful point of difference when comparing woody gourmand profiles.
Original editorial interpretation of listed catalog notes; individual wear experience may differ.
Explore the niche fragrance edit ↗Sizes offered
Eau de parfum · Listed bottle sizes
- 100 mL
Source: Sospiro official product page · Checked 2026-09-23. Listed sizes do not confirm current stock. Refills and sets are excluded; options may vary by country.
01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
These are the listed scent notes, not a complete ingredient formula. Note placement does not establish how long a fragrance lasts.
Inside the bottle.
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
3.69 / 5
301 votes
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category average, not hours
Projection
2.43 / 4
303 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
2.59 / 5
276 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
These are subjective reports, not controlled measurements.
1,043Own it
231Previously owned
1,436Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
Explore these suggested comparisons. Similarity is subjective.
Boadicea the Victorious
Hanuman
Citrus · Floral · Woody.
Byredo
Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Citrus · Woody · Aromatic.
Attar Collection
Al Rayhan
Sweet · Citrus · Fruity.
Explore a combination
Layering ideas to try.
Starting points from listed profiles, not community-tested pairings or compatibility scores.
Suggested experiment
Black OpiumBoth list Orange Blossom and Pink Pepper. Explore Contralto’s woody direction alongside Black Opium’s vanilla profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
Suggested experiment
DelinaBoth list Cashmeran and Vanilla. Explore Contralto’s woody direction alongside Delina’s rose profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does Contralto smell like?
Woody · White floral · Aromatic. Its listed notes include Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper, Clove, Juniper Berries, Guaiac Wood. See the overview for the full profile.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Christian Provenzano.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 3.69 out of 5, from 301 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define Contralto?
Its listed notes include orange blossom, pink pepper, clove, juniper berries, guaiac wood, chestnut, cashmeran, vanilla, peru balsam. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
Let your skin have the final say.
Compare sizes and prices, or keep this fragrance on your shortlist.
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
Contralto
Sospiro Perfumes
Leading accords
woody
white floral
aromatic
amber
balsamic
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Orange Blossom · Pink Pepper · Clove · Juniper Berries · Guaiac Wood · Chestnut
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