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    San Ysidro Drive vs. Bal d'Afrique

    Moderately similar
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    Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: San Ysidro Drive vs. Bal d'Afrique
    San Ysidro DriveBal d'Afrique
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJérôme EpinetteJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Passion FruitSaffron Blossom
    BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
    Heart
    RoseJasmine
    VioletJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    OudBlack Amber
    CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: San Ysidro Drive vs. Bal d'Afrique
    San Ysidro DriveBal d'Afrique
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    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

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    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: San Ysidro Drive vs. Bal d'Afrique
    San Ysidro DriveBal d'Afrique
    0.27 oz$34.99fragrancenet
    1.6 oz$235.00ecosmetics
    2.5 oz$83.99fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$330.00ecosmetics

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