Light Blue Italian Love
Dolce&GabbanaEau de Toilette2022
Side by side
Light Blue Italian Love vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Is Light Blue Italian Love better than Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
White MuskJasmineCedarwood
woodypowderyaromaticfloralfresh
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 Light Blue Italian Love and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Light Blue Italian Love | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Summer | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Light Blue Italian Love and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) smell?
Light Blue Italian Love
Musky
Woody
Citrus
Powdery
Aromatic
Floral
Fruity
Fresh
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Light Blue Italian Love and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) share?
Top
LemonApple
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
AmbretteJasmineWhite Rose
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
SandalwoodWhite MuskCedarwoodAmber
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineWhite Rose
CyclamenJasmineAfrican MarigoldViolet
Musk
AmbretteWhite Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
Cedarwood
Citric Notes
Lemon
Bergamot
Fruity Notes
Apple
Blackcurrant
Where they fit
When and where do Light Blue Italian Love and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Light Blue Italian Love or Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Light Blue Italian Love | 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 Light Blue Italian Love and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
The original Light Blue is morning espresso. Italian Love is what comes after, when the coast becomes the table and the day tilts toward night. It earns the name in the drydown.Light Blue Italian Love
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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