El Pasajero No. 1
LenglingExtrait2015
Side by side
El Pasajero No. 1 vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is El Pasajero No. 1 better than Bal d'Afrique?
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
Gender alignment
Musk
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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 El Pasajero No. 1 and Bal d'Afrique?
| El Pasajero No. 1 | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do El Pasajero No. 1 and Bal d'Afrique smell?
El Pasajero No. 1
Floral
Green
Marine
Vanilla
Amber
Fruity
Fresh
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do El Pasajero No. 1 and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
SeaweedAquatic NotesGalbanum
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
MagnoliaHedioneOsmanthus
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskAmbergris
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
MagnoliaHedioneOsmanthus
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoin
Tonka Bean Absolute
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do El Pasajero No. 1 and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, El Pasajero No. 1 or Bal d'Afrique?
| El Pasajero No. 1 | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about El Pasajero No. 1 and Bal d'Afrique?
Marine florals are not everyone's language. But if you want something that goes beyond the typical aquatic, this is worth exploring. Osmanthus adds a bruised-apricot sweetness that most fragrance.El Pasajero No. 1
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
The hunt
Where to buy El Pasajero No. 1 and Bal d'Afrique
| El Pasajero No. 1 | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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