Passeggiata
BvlgariEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Passeggiata vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Is Passeggiata better than Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Passeggiata peaks in spring, while Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
floralpowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Passeggiata and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Passeggiata | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Passeggiata and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) smell?
Passeggiata
Floral
Musky
Powdery
Sweet
Animalic
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Passeggiata and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) share?
Top—
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
Ylang-Ylang
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
MuskFloral Notes
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Floral NotesYlang-Ylang
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Passeggiata and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Passeggiata or Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Passeggiata | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Passeggiata and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
The notes list floral, musk, ylang-ylang and reads like a clean daytime scent. That's the trap. It's richer than that. Creamy, tropical, more honey than expected.Passeggiata
Bal d'Afrique is one of Byredo's more accessible fragrances for everyday wear. It does not demand attention but rewards those who notice it. If you prefer scents that announce themselves from across.Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
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