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Balu by Gabar
SIMILAR TO

Balu

Gabar · Unisex

Balu by Gabar delivers a dense, unapologetic gourmand profile rooted in Southeast Asian dessert traditions. The opening strikes with tart blackcurrant and sticky, caramel…

BlackcurrantDatesCocoaCondensed MilkMolassesVanillaTonka Bean
LONGEVITY67
SILLAGE43
RATING3.2
RANK#23117
GENDER Any Masculine Feminine Unisex
HOUSE Any Same house Other houses
SHARED NOTES Any 2+ 3+
PERFORMANCE Any Close Louder Quieter
SEASON Any Warm Cool
MATCH ON Notes Opening Dry-down Performance Accords

20 matches to Balu, closest first.

46
MATCH

Ataraxia Perfumery

Deity

Shares Cocoa, Condensed Milk, Dates.

Rank #39,881 4.5 rating Unisex

Deity by Ataraxia Perfumery opens with a blast of dark honey, sweet cherry jam, and rich Chantilly cream. The initial sweetness hits hard on skin befo…

75 LONGEVITY Long
72 SILLAGE Strong
88 LOVE / HATE Loved
46 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

42
MATCH

Milton Lloyd

Colour Me Indigo

Shares Blackcurrant, Cocoa, Tonka Bean.

Rank #59,204 4.0 rating Female

Colour Me Indigo by Milton Lloyd opens with a bright citrus splash of bergamot and sweet orange blossom, immediately offset by a tart blackcurrant not…

40 LONGEVITY Soft
50 SILLAGE Moderate
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
75 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

38
MATCH

The Spirit of Dubai

Diwan Gourmand

Shares Blackcurrant, Dates, Tonka Bean.

Rank #52,722 4.0 rating Unisex

Diwan Gourmand opens with dark cacao, smoky plum, and tart blackcurrant, introducing a heavy gourmand built on contrast. Sticky dates, cinnamon, and f…

87 LONGEVITY Eternal
69 SILLAGE Strong
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
25 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

ACCORDS

Fruity, Sweet, Cacao

38
MATCH

Scent & Fire

Cacao Nectar

Shares Blackcurrant, Cocoa, Tonka Bean.

Rank #50,127 5.0 rating Unisex

Cacao Nectar by Scent & Fire is a fruity gourmand floral that leans creamy and sun-warm. It opens bright with mandarin, white apricot, and blackcurran…

— LONGEVITY Not scored
— SILLAGE Not scored
100 LOVE / HATE Loved
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

ACCORDS

Fruity, Sweet, Cacao

36
MATCH

Ajmal

Evoke Her Midnight

Shares Blackcurrant, Cocoa, Vanilla.

Rank #56,798 3.3 rating Unisex

Ajmal Evoke Her Midnight opens on juicy blackcurrant and raspberry-toned fruit with a bright bergamot lift, then quickly turns warm with pink pepper a…

71 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
56 LOVE / HATE Neutral
68 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

36
MATCH

Wilson and Son Spoon Co.

Golden Dates

Shares Dates, Molasses, Vanilla.

Rank #52,279 4.0 rating Unisex

Golden Dates by Wilson and Son Spoon Co. focuses on intense sweetness. This extrait-strength fragrance centers on honeyed dates, thick caramel syrup,…

60 LONGEVITY Moderate
50 SILLAGE Moderate
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
75 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

36
MATCH

Tauer Perfumes

Heraud

Shares Cocoa, Dates, Vanilla.

Rank #6,672 3.9 rating Unisex

Heraud opens with a bitter pop of bergamot over heavy cocoa, quickly settling into sticky dates and clean white flowers. As hours pass on skin, dark c…

74 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
73 LOVE / HATE Liked
41 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

ACCORDS

Fruity, Sweet, Cacao

32
MATCH

Artenisia

Flower of life CADENSA

Shares Cocoa, Dates, Tonka Bean.

Rank #69,749 Unisex

Flower of life CADENSA reads as a rich amber spice scent built around cardamom, saffron, cinnamon and incense, then softened with caramel, dates, vani…

— LONGEVITY Not scored
— SILLAGE Not scored
— LOVE / HATE Not scored
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

36
MATCH

Air & Weather

Ralegh Gold

Shares Cocoa, Dates.

Rank #41,771 4.5 rating Unisex

Ralegh Gold leans into the feel of dried fruits, nuts, tobacco and cocoa rather than a bright, airy style. It opens with a dense date sweetness, then…

53 LONGEVITY Moderate
50 SILLAGE Moderate
88 LOVE / HATE Loved
75 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

ACCORDS

Fruity, Sweet, Cacao

35
MATCH

Sospiro Perfumes

Farsa

Shares Blackcurrant, Cocoa.

Rank #11,456 4.2 rating Unisex

Farsa by Sospiro opens with an intoxicating splash of dark spiced rum, tangy blackcurrant berries, and warm golden saffron. Rather than turning sticky…

78 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
81 LOVE / HATE Loved
38 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

35
MATCH

Laverne

Lady Rose Bloom

Shares Blackcurrant, Cocoa.

Rank #23,130 2.9 rating Unisex

Lady Rose Bloom by Laverne takes the classic idea of a romantic rose and drenches it in dark berries and powdered chocolate. The first spray greets yo…

53 LONGEVITY Moderate
58 SILLAGE Strong
47 LOVE / HATE Neutral
75 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

ACCORDS

Fruity, Sweet, Cacao

34
MATCH

Afnan

Rare Reef

Shares Blackcurrant, Dates.

Rank #119 4.1 rating Unisex

Rare Reef opens with a bright rush of orange, citron and mint, then shifts into a fruitier heart where apricot and blackcurrant stand out most. On ski…

76 LONGEVITY Long
67 SILLAGE Strong
82 LOVE / HATE Loved
82 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

ACCORDS

Fruity, Sweet, Woody

34
MATCH

Areej

Pacifco

Shares Blackcurrant, Dates.

Rank #34,255 4.1 rating Unisex

Pacifco by Areej opens with a sharp burst of citron, orange, and crushed mint before unfolding into jammy blackcurrant and sweet dates. The middle pha…

88 LONGEVITY Eternal
88 SILLAGE Enormous
76 LOVE / HATE Liked
84 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

34
MATCH

Zezej Perfumes

Sound Summer

Shares Blackcurrant, Dates.

Rank #36,335 5.0 rating Unisex

Sound Summer opens with a brisk splash of tart citron, crushed mint, and sweet blackcurrant. Bright citrus oils and green leaves dominate the initial…

84 LONGEVITY Eternal
85 SILLAGE Enormous
100 LOVE / HATE Loved
65 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

ACCORDS

Fruity, Sweet, Woody

33
MATCH

Jinx Smells

Lush Interior II

Shares Blackcurrant, Cocoa.

Rank #62,364 4.0 rating Unisex

Lush Interior II by Jinx Smells delivers a dark, cozy atmosphere built around tart blackcurrant fruit, warm cinnamon spice, and bitter cocoa powder. T…

— LONGEVITY Not scored
— SILLAGE Not scored
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

31
MATCH

BORNTOSTANDOUT®

Choco Loco

Shares Cocoa, Condensed Milk.

Rank #7,824 4.0 rating Unisex

Choco Loco is a dense chocolate gourmand built around cocoa, milkier cream notes, burnt sugar and a boozy edge. It opens like dark hot chocolate with…

72 LONGEVITY Long
62 SILLAGE Strong
77 LOVE / HATE Liked
41 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

31
MATCH

Monkoku

Bombay Nights

Shares Blackcurrant, Dates.

Rank #48,207 5.0 rating Unisex

Bombay Nights by Monkoku bursts open with a bright splash of juicy orange, tart lemon, and sharp citron. This lively citrus introduction quickly blend…

80 LONGEVITY Long
50 SILLAGE Moderate
100 LOVE / HATE Loved
100 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

30
MATCH

Jinkoh Store

Sunset in Jumeirah

Shares Condensed Milk, Dates.

Rank #27,505 5.0 rating Unisex

Sunset in Jumeirah by Jinkoh Store captures the cozy warmth of an Arabian dusk with a delicious blend of spiced karak chai and refined dessert notes.…

90 LONGEVITY Eternal
100 SILLAGE Enormous
100 LOVE / HATE Loved
58 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

30
MATCH

Ahmed Al Maghribi

Tiff Tiff

Shares Dates, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.

Rank #15,393 3.9 rating Female

Tiff Tiff is a sweet, date-heavy gourmand with mandarin on top, red fruits and rose in the middle, and a vanilla tonka base that stays soft rather tha…

78 LONGEVITY Long
69 SILLAGE Strong
79 LOVE / HATE Liked
76 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

30
MATCH

In The Box

Lux de Vie

Shares Blackcurrant, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.

Rank #47,956 4.3 rating Female

Lux de Vie is a sweet, powdery floral gourmand built around iris, vanilla, patchouli, and praline. It opens with blackcurrant and pear, then settles i…

55 LONGEVITY Moderate
50 SILLAGE Moderate
83 LOVE / HATE Loved
40 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

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