San Ysidro Drive
Victoria Beckham BeautyEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
San Ysidro Drive vs. Bal d'Afrique
Is San Ysidro Drive better than Bal d'Afrique?
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 San Ysidro Drive and Bal d'Afrique?
| San Ysidro Drive | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do San Ysidro Drive and Bal d'Afrique smell?
San Ysidro Drive
Rose
Oud
Warm Spicy
Tropical
Fruity
Amber
White Floral
Sweet
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do San Ysidro Drive and Bal d'Afrique share?
Top
Passion FruitSaffron Blossom
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
RoseJasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
OudBlack Amber
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Passion FruitRoseSaffron BlossomJasmine
VioletJasmineCyclamenAfrican Marigold
Woody Notes
Oud
CedarwoodCedar
Where they fit
When and where do San Ysidro Drive and Bal d'Afrique work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, San Ysidro Drive or Bal d'Afrique?
| San Ysidro Drive | 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 San Ysidro Drive and 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
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 San Ysidro Drive and Bal d'Afrique
| San Ysidro Drive | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $90.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $379.44ecosmetics |
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