Pivoine
Manos GerakinisEDP2017
Side by side
Pivoine vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is Pivoine better than Bal d'Afrique?
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 Pivoine and Bal d'Afrique?
| Pivoine | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDP | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Pivoine and Bal d'Afrique smell?
Pivoine
Floral
Fresh
Rose
Fruity
White Floral
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Pivoine and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
Red Apple
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
PeonyRoseJasmineCarnation
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
Suede
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
PeonyRoseJasmineCarnation
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Fruity Notes
Red Apple
Blackcurrant
Where they fit
When and where do Pivoine and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Pivoine or Bal d'Afrique?
| Pivoine | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Pivoine and 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
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 Pivoine and Bal d'Afrique
| Pivoine | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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