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    Side by side

    Light Blue Italian Love vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Light Blue Italian Love vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Light Blue Italian LoveBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20222009
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerOlivier CrespJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonApple
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    AmbretteJasmineWhite Rose
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    SandalwoodWhite MuskCedarwoodAmber
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Light Blue Italian Love vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Light Blue Italian LoveBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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)

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Light Blue Italian Love vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Light Blue Italian LoveBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    0.27 oz$15.39fragrancenet

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