Attar Collection
Al Rayhan
Best Byredo Bal d Afrique Dupe
Attar Collection Al Rayhan is a clone of Byredo Bal d Afrique, with an 82% accuracy score.
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82% MatchInspired by $195 original
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy82%
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
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The Scoop
Al Rayhan captures the bright citrus opening and warm woody base of Bal d'Afrique quite convincingly, maintaining the fresh-aromatic profile that makes the original appealing. The heart notes are slightly softer in the clone, with less pronounced carnation presence, though the overall DNA and progression remain faithful to the designer's vision.
Key Differences
Al Rayhan tends to be slightly less spicy in the opening and exhibits marginally shorter longevity compared to Bal d'Afrique. The iris note is more muted in the clone, making the floral heart feel slightly less structured and refined.
Fragrance Profile
★ 3.9 community ratingAccords
sweet· Dominantcitrus· Prominentfruity· Prominentgourmand· Moderatepowdery· Moderatetropical· Moderatewhite floral· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring96%
Summer100%
Fall / Autumn57%
Winter33%
Best Occasions
Casual100%
Professional72%
Night Out0%
Community Insights
★ 3.9 from 1.3K ratingsWhat people who wear Attar Collection Al Rayhan report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
sweet
citrus
fruity
powdery
tropical
white floral
Longevity
Very weak4%
Weak12%
Moderate47%
Long lasting28%
Eternal8%
Sillage
Intimate12%
Moderate54%
Strong22%
Enormous12%
Who wears it
Female51%
More female19%
Unisex29%
More male1%
Male1%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced6%
Overpriced19%
Ok58%
Good value14%
Great value4%
People say it reminds them of
Byredo Bal d'Afrique 780Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Only You 210Boadicea the Victorious Hanuman 122ByBozo Not a Girl 44Angeline Blossom’s Breath 27Sospiro Perfumes Contralto 20
What people like
- Opens citrusy and becomes sweet and vibrant
- Beautifully balanced between citrus florals and sweet fruits
- Versatile scent suitable for any occasion
- Moderate soft sillage
What people dislike
- Sweeter than Bal dAfrique
- Lacks the woody vetiver depth of its inspiration
- High sweetness level might overwhelm some users
- Opening can smell sharp or like cleaning detergent
What wearers say
“It's funny to read people saying 'it's sweeter than the OG' or 'this is more unisex than the OG'... you do realise that this IS the OG, right? Like, Attar is not a dupe house, the same way Amouage isn't. It is a middle eastern brand, but it is not a dupe brand, so their perfumes ARE their OGs.”
“It smells exactly like Bal D’afrique at first but then morphs into a candied version of it. Lacks the beautiful way in which Bal D’afrique turns into that zesty, cold creamy luxury mango-pineapple lotion scent that I love. Bal D’afrique is perfect to me. Al Rayhan is still a very good clone though, but I feel like it’s missing something that makes BdA special.”
“Yes it is similar with bal d'afrique but for me its an upscale version of byredo.. more zesty in the opening and the perormance is much better.. love it!”
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