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    Passeggiata vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

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    Passeggiata peaks in spring, while Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Passeggiata vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    PasseggiataBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232009
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerJacques Cavallier BelletrudJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    Ylang-Ylang
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    MuskFloral Notes
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Passeggiata vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    PasseggiataBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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)