Fragrance comparison

511 vs 593 Bali

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

4 wins

511

IKON

4.007 votes

Rank #42,605 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

593 Bali

Michael Malul London

3.8318 votes

Rank #58,135 PowderyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

511 takes 4 of 4 categories.

511
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
593 Bali
Choose it for a powdery and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

5114/4

593 Bali0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 511
Sillage & projection: 511
Value for money: 511
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 511

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

511IKON

593 BaliMichael Malul London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 41%Had 2%Want 57%

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

33%Love

28%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity511

Sillage511

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value38

Category winner511Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris86%

earthy72%

soft spicy58%

woody44%

fruity30%

powdery100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

musky74%

warm spicy65%

balsamic56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarrotCardamomElemi resin

Heart

OrrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmber

Top

Elemi resinCardamomBergamot

Heart

SuedeJasmineLily

Base

SandalwoodMuskOrris

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Elemi resin, Orris and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall50

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall57

Winter57

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#58,135

PerfumerGil Clavien

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner511Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

IKON 511 wears as a powdery, woody iris scent with a noticeably earthy edge. The opening can read like freshly grated carrot and cardamom, then settles into soft orris, sandalwood and dry amber. It suits someone who likes quiet, textured fragrances more than loud projection. Expect an intimate, skin-close style rathe…

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593 Bali opens with bergamot, cardamom, and elemi, then settles into a soft suede floral heart over musky sandalwood and orris. The overall effect is powdery, woody, and lightly spiced rather than bright or sugary. It suits someone who likes a smooth, close-wearing scent with a polished, slightly bohemian feel. On ski…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 511 or 593 Bali?

511 takes 4 of 4 categories. 511 is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; 593 Bali is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose 511 for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 593 Bali for a powdery and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 511 or 593 Bali?

511 lasts longest (511 53/100, 593 Bali 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 511 or 593 Bali?

511 projects furthest (511 42/100, 593 Bali 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 511 and 593 Bali smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Elemi resin, Orris and Jasmine.

Is 511 or 593 Bali better for summer or winter?

511 suits evening wear; 593 Bali suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 511 and 593 Bali?

511 has top notes of Carrot, Cardamom and Elemi resin, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber. 593 Bali has top notes of Elemi resin, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Orris.