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Bal d'Afrique Absolu Dupes UK: Too Damn Good vs Belgravia Compared
Too Damn Good by Bujairami and Belgravia by Maison Asrar are both inspired by Bal d'Afrique Absolu
by Byredo, and Scent of the Dunes (SOTD) stocks both. Same price,
different concentration, different personality — this guide breaks down which one actually suits
you.
| Fragrance | Concentration | Character | Best For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Too Damn Good | Extrait de Parfum | Gourmand, praline-musk, black amber | Evening / Autumn–Winter | Shop |
| Belgravia | Eau de Parfum | Fruity-floral, caramel, dry vetiver-moss | All Seasons / Evening | Shop |
Why These Two Keep Getting Compared
Byredo's Bal d'Afrique Absolu is built on bergamot, blackcurrant and lemon up top, a violet and cyclamen-leaning floral heart, and a black amber, musk, vetiver and cedarwood base — a warm, slightly sweet vetiver-amber structure that's become one of the most referenced profiles in the inspired-by fragrance space. Both Too Damn Good and Belgravia open on the same core citrus-fruit combination (blackcurrant, bergamot, lemon), which is exactly why they both get pulled into this conversation — but from there, they take genuinely different routes to a similar destination, and that route is what actually decides which one you should buy.
Bujairami
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Too Damn Good
Oriental — Extrait de ParfumToo Damn Good opens on the same blackcurrant-bergamot-lemon combination as the original, but its heart takes a gourmand turn — praline and violet over musk, which is the detail that separates it from a straight recreation and gives it its own identity. The black amber, cedarwood and vetiver base leans warm and slightly sweet without tipping into syrupy — genuinely built for Autumn–Winter evenings. Created by Adam Bujairami and released in 2026, it's part of the Bujairami range, where SOTD is the official UK distributor.
TopBergamot, Blackcurrant, Lemon
HeartMusk, Praline, Violet
BaseBlack Amber, Vetiver, Cedarwood
Maison Asrar
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Belgravia
Woody Floral Musk — Eau de ParfumBelgravia starts from the same blackcurrant-bergamot-lemon top as Too Damn Good, but its heart goes floral and fruity-sweet instead of gourmand — lily of the valley and freesia over sandalwood and caramel, a noticeably lighter, greener turn than the original's violet-cyclamen pairing. The base of vetiver, cedarwood and moss leans drier and more classically chypre than Too Damn Good's amber-forward finish, which is the clearest link back to Bal d'Afrique Absolu's own dry, mossy-vetiver character. Launched in 2026, it's part of the Maison Asrar range.
TopBlackcurrant, Bergamot, Lemon
HeartLily of the Valley, Freesia, Sandalwood, Caramel
BaseMusk, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Moss
Too Damn Good or Belgravia — Which Should You Actually Buy?
The honest answer depends on two things: how strong you want it, and what you want it to smell like once it settles. If you'd rather something lighter, greener and more floral that still nods to the same original, Belgravia's Eau de Parfum sits closer to how Bal d'Afrique Absolu itself actually wears day to day — present but not overpowering, with a drier, more classically chypre finish.
Worth noting: Too Damn Good is currently the more limited of the two in stock, so if the gourmand-amber direction is the one you want, it's worth not leaving it too long. Belgravia is newly launched and available for pre-order with dispatch in one week. Either way, you're getting a genuinely different read on the same source material rather than two versions of the same thing — which is exactly why we'd suggest sampling both if you're torn.
Try the Scent Finder →Buying Either at Scent of the Dunes
Scent of the Dunes stocks both Too Damn Good and Belgravia with free UK shipping on every order, and is the official UK Bujairami distributor. Browse the full Bujairami range or the Maison Asrar range, or check out what's proving most popular in our Best Sellers.
Common Questions
Too Damn Good vs Belgravia FAQs
Are Too Damn Good and Belgravia both inspired by the same fragrance?
Yes. Both Too Damn Good by Bujairami and Belgravia by Maison Asrar are inspired by Bal d'Afrique
Absolu by Byredo.
What's the main difference between Too Damn Good and Belgravia?
Too Damn Good is an Extrait de Parfum with a gourmand praline-musk heart and a warm black amber
base, while Belgravia is a lighter Eau de Parfum with a floral-fruity heart and a drier,
vetiver-moss base.
Which should I try first?
If you want a stronger, warmer, more evening-focused scent, start with Too Damn Good. If you want
something lighter, greener and suited to daily wear across seasons, start with Belgravia.
How much do Too Damn Good and Belgravia cost? Both are 100ml bottles; see each product page for the current UK price.
Can I buy both in the UK from Scent of the Dunes?
Yes. Both are available at Scent of the Dunes with free UK shipping.
