Amouage Reflection vs Bal d'Afrique Byredo

Bal d'Afrique Byredo has most of Amouage Reflection's accords, but not at the same strength, so it reads as a near match rather than a copy.

They share 8 of Amouage Reflection's 10 main accords: woody, white floral, aromatic and powdery.

Bal d'Afrique Byredo costs about 45% of the price, around €182 against €407.

Bal d'Afrique Byredo fades sooner and sits closer to the skin.

What you give up: rosemary, pink pepper and petitgrain, which Bal d'Afrique Byredo does not list.