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Gold Gem vs Bal d'Afrique

Per 100ml, Byredo Bal d'Afrique is $330. Gold Gem is $92. That is 72% less for the same brief.

Price per 100ml

Gold Gem$92
Bal d'Afrique$330

The notes it's built on

Top

amalfi lemon, african marigold, bergamot and black currant

Heart

violet, cyclamen and jasmine

Base

vetiver, musk, amber and cedar

Against the other twins

Gold Gem is number 9 of 17 twins of Byredo Bal d'Afrique, on price per 100ml.

  1. Noted Aromas Mombasa$33/100ml
  2. Blossom Perfumery 568$34/100ml
  3. The Dupe Spot Bal d'Afrique #227$36/100ml
  4. Match Perfumes Bal d'Afrique$41/100ml
  5. Lattafa Mashrabya$45/100ml

Is Oakcha Gold Gem a dupe of Byredo Bal d'Afrique?

Yes — Oakcha sells it as its version of Byredo Bal d'Afrique.

How much cheaper is Gold Gem than Byredo Bal d'Afrique?

72% less per 100ml: $92 against $330.

What notes is Gold Gem built on?

The Byredo Bal d'Afrique pyramid: amalfi lemon, african marigold, bergamot and black currant on top, violet, cyclamen and jasmine in the heart, vetiver, musk, amber and cedar in the base.

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