Fragrance comparison

#336 PLVN vs BALR. 1

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

#336 PLVN

Le Ré Noir

3.9068 votes

Rank #16,894 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

BALR. 1

BALR. · 2019

3.8228 votes

Rank #29,148 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#336 PLVN takes 4 of 7 categories.

#336 PLVN
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
BALR. 1
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

#336 PLVN4/7

BALR. 13/7

Ratings & consensus: #336 PLVN
Community sentiment: BALR. 1
Longevity: #336 PLVN
Sillage & projection: #336 PLVN
Value for money: BALR. 1
Versatility: BALR. 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: #336 PLVN

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

#336 PLVNLe Ré Noir

BALR. 1BALR.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 54%

3.82/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

Category winner#336 PLVNRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

14%Love

64%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerBALR. 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity#336 PLVN

Sillage#336 PLVN

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBALR. 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

green84%

tropical77%

cannabis69%

fresh61%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

fresh53%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

PineapplecannabisGreen NotesCitrusesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleBergamotLemonBlack Currant

Heart

SandalwoodCitrusesCedarPatchouli

Base

MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Citruses and Musk. Durations are only published for #336 PLVN, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall25

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer18

Fall100

Winter73

Day90

Night100

Category winnerBALR. 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex73

Women9

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,894

PerfumerValery Sokolov

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#29,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews2

Category winner#336 PLVNHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#336 PLVN by Le Ré Noir is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men. #336 PLVN was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Valery Sokolov.

Reviews →

BALR. 1 opens with a bright splash of tart pineapple and sour lemon, delivering an immediate burst of fresh energy to the skin. The initial spray is crisp and fruity, featuring bergamot and black currant that prevent it from feeling heavy or cloying. As the citrus cools, a dry heart of cedarwood and earthy patchouli …

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #336 PLVN or BALR. 1?

#336 PLVN takes 4 of 7 categories. #336 PLVN is rated 3.90/5 from 68 votes; BALR. 1 is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes. Choose #336 PLVN for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose BALR. 1 for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, #336 PLVN or BALR. 1?

They last about the same: #336 PLVN 68/100, BALR. 1 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, #336 PLVN or BALR. 1?

#336 PLVN projects furthest (#336 PLVN 69/100, BALR. 1 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #336 PLVN and BALR. 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Citruses and Musk.

Is #336 PLVN or BALR. 1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, #336 PLVN is the stronger pick. For winter, BALR. 1 is the stronger pick. BALR. 1 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #336 PLVN and BALR. 1?

#336 PLVN features Pineapple, cannabis, Green Notes, Citruses and Musk. BALR. 1 has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Sandalwood, Citruses, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.