Head-to-head
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.
The dupe · Scentual Obsessions
Imaginary Journey $41.99 · 30mlThe original · Byredo
Bal d'Afrique $330 / 100mlPrice per 100ml
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.
- Noted Aromas Mombasa$33/100ml
- Blossom Perfumery 568$34/100ml
- The Dupe Spot Bal d'Afrique #227$36/100ml
- Match Perfumes Bal d'Afrique$41/100ml
- 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.