Bal d'Afrique
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
Side by side
Bal d'Afrique vs. San Ysidro Drive
Is Bal d'Afrique better than San Ysidro Drive?
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
Jasmine
floral
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 San Ysidro Drive?
| Bal d'Afrique | San Ysidro Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique and San Ysidro Drive smell?
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
San Ysidro Drive
Rose
Oud
Warm Spicy
Tropical
Fruity
Amber
White Floral
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique and San Ysidro Drive share?
Top
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Passion FruitSaffron Blossom
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamen
RoseJasmine
Base
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
OudBlack Amber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Passion FruitRoseSaffron BlossomJasmine
Woody Notes
CedarwoodCedar
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique and San Ysidro Drive work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique or San Ysidro Drive?
| Bal d'Afrique | San Ysidro Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 San Ysidro Drive?
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
This is tropical without apology. The passion fruit opens loud and sweet, the kind of fragrance that announces itself before you've even made it to the car.San Ysidro Drive
The hunt
Where to buy Bal d'Afrique and San Ysidro Drive
| Bal d'Afrique | San Ysidro Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $90.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $379.44ecosmetics | — |
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