Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy84%
The Scoop
Looking for something close to Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu? Karus Gold Absolu from Khadlaj is the citrus and musky alternative people keep suggesting. It holds a 4.5 out of 5 community rating from 242 votes, is usually described as moderate with moderate projection and is seen as great value by those who own it. About 139 people say it reminds them of the original.
Key Differences
Swaps some of the original's black amber and cedarwood for magnolia. Voters say it fades sooner on skin.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.5 community ratingCommunity Insights
★ 4.5 from 242 ratingsWhat people who wear Khadlaj Karus Gold Absolu report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
citrus
musky
floral
fruity
sweet
powdery
aromatic
woody
Longevity
Very weak3%
Weak7%
Moderate59%
Long lasting27%
Eternal4%
Sillage
Intimate8%
Moderate64%
Strong24%
Enormous4%
Who wears it
Female6%
More female6%
Unisex72%
More male13%
Male3%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced2%
Overpriced1%
Ok7%
Good value21%
Great value69%
People say it reminds them of
What wearers say
“Slightly muskier than the og, but other than that its really good and quite close clone, especially for the price. Really good performance aswell, could still smell it on my arm as a skin scent after +- 10 hours.On a side note, my female friend told me that it smells like something a zesty guy would wear, which kinda ruined it for me 😭. Still really like it tho.”
“Haven’t smelled BdA Absolu, only the original BdA. The opening was promising but then with the mid to dry down on this I mostly get synthetic candied lemon and some floral notes. Leans more feminine to my nose. Not what I was hoping for. Try it before you buy!”
“I don't know where the 90%+ mark comes from. It's maybe 50% close to Bal d'Afrique Absolu. Initial opening is sweet and nutty. The drydown is sugary in sweetness and scent, smelling cheap. The bottle is made from a cheap plastic.Projects maybe 1 to maybe 2h if you're lucky then becomes a skin scent for another 2 to 3h after it fades completely.Don't blind buy this, you'll probably regret it. Bottom line: smells and feels like poverty.”