Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. Pivoine
Is Bal d'Afrique better than Pivoine?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Jasmine
floralfresh
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 Bal d'Afrique and Pivoine?
| Bal d'Afrique | Pivoine | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | EDP |
| Launched | 2009 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and Pivoine smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Pivoine
Floral
Fresh
Rose
Fruity
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and Pivoine share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Red Apple
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
PeonyRoseJasmineCarnation
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Suede
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
PeonyRoseJasmineCarnation
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Red Apple
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and Pivoine work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or Pivoine?
| Bal d'Afrique | Pivoine | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique and Pivoine?
This fragrance does not announce itself. Bergamot and vetiver give it structure, but the florals keep it from feeling austere. It works best when you want to smell present without screaming.Bal d'Afrique
Pivoine doesn't play it safe. The peony accord is lush enough to border on indulgent, but the suede keeps it grounded, sophisticated in a way that works equally well for those who typically reach for.Pivoine
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and Pivoine
| Bal d'Afrique | Pivoine | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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