A La Francaise vs Cialenga
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
A La FrancaiseChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CialengaChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
A La Francaise3/7
Cialenga3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cialenga
- Community sentiment
- Cialenga
- Longevity
- A La Francaise
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- A La Francaise
- Versatility
- A La Francaise
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cialenga
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A La FrancaisePrincesse Marina De BourbonCialengaBalenciagaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 42%Had 22%Want 37%
4.22/ 5 · 219 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerCialengaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
92 votes
45%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
219 votes
Category winnerCialengaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA La Francaise
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA La FrancaiseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
green84%
fruity77%
patchouli69%
mossy61%
woody100%
earthy92%
green84%
mossy77%
warm spicy69%
white floral61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, earthy and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Black CurrantPatchouliGalbanumoak mossRoseIris
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Green NotesBlack CurrantCitruses
Heart
IrisYlang-YlangLilyCloveJasmineTincture of Rose
Base
oak mossVetyverVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Patchouli, oak moss and Iris. Durations are only published for A La Francaise, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer38
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer70
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerA La FrancaiseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,925
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#5,478
PerfumerJacques Jantzen
Launched—
Reviews33
Category winnerCialengaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA La Francaise by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a traditional green chypre built on earthy oak moss, sharp galbanum, and dark patchouli. First launched in 1998, it skips modern sugary fruit in favor of a brisk, bitter opening smoothed out by powdery iris, velvety rose, and a touch of tart black currant. The overall p…
Reviews →Balenciaga Cialenga starts with a sharp blast of green notes and tart black currant. It quickly softens on the skin, showing a damp, earth-like quality. As it settles, a dry iris root emerges alongside a quiet bouquet of ylang-ylang and lily. It suits collectors who value vintage, moss-driven compositions. Wear it on …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, A La Francaise or Cialenga?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. A La Francaise is rated 4.04/5 from 92 votes; Cialenga is rated 4.22/5 from 219 votes. Choose A La Francaise for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cialenga for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, A La Francaise or Cialenga?
A La Francaise lasts longest (A La Francaise 73/100, Cialenga 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A La Francaise or Cialenga?
Projection is very close: A La Francaise 61/100, Cialenga 61/100 for sillage.
Do A La Francaise and Cialenga smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and green accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Patchouli, oak moss and Iris.
Is A La Francaise or Cialenga better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cialenga is the stronger pick. For winter, Cialenga is the stronger pick. A La Francaise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A La Francaise and Cialenga?
A La Francaise features Black Currant, Patchouli, Galbanum, oak moss and Rose. Cialenga has top notes of Green Notes, Black Currant and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily and Clove, a base of oak moss, Vetyver, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.
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