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Imaginary Journey vs Bal d'Afrique

Scentual Obsessions built Imaginary Journey to smell like Byredo Bal d'Afrique — and it asks 58% less for every 100ml.

Price per 100ml

Imaginary Journey$140
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

Imaginary Journey is number 13 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 Scentual Obsessions Imaginary Journey a dupe of Byredo Bal d'Afrique?

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

How much cheaper is Imaginary Journey than Byredo Bal d'Afrique?

58% less per 100ml: $140 against $330.

What notes is Imaginary Journey 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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