Antigua Bay vs Balos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Antigua Bay takes 6 of 7 categories.
Antigua BayChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BalosChoose it for a marine and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Antigua Bay6/7
Balos1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Antigua Bay
- Community sentiment
- Antigua Bay
- Longevity
- Antigua Bay
- Sillage & projection
- Antigua Bay
- Value for money
- Antigua Bay
- Versatility
- Balos
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Antigua Bay
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Antigua BayMorphBalosMaiora ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 123 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.30/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%
Category winnerAntigua BayRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
123 votes
57%Love
8%Like
22%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
37 votes
Category winnerAntigua BayMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAntigua Bay
SillageAntigua Bay
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAntigua BayBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla92%
marine84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
marine100%
fruity92%
green84%
aquatic77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both marine and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
Sea NotesBergamotBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Ozonic notesPatchouliWhite Flowers
Base6-10 hrs
VanillaCedarAmbergrisSandalwoodWhite Musk
Top
Sea NotesBlack PepperGreen Notes
Heart
Green AppleGrapesWhite FlowersRed FruitsTaif RoseDavanaJasmine
Base
Watery NotesDriftwoodPatchouliAmbroxanAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Black Pepper, Patchouli and White Flowers. Durations are only published for Antigua Bay, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer94
Fall39
Winter17
Day100
Night71
Category winnerBalosMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,256
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#17,954
PerfumerAntonio Gigli
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerAntigua BayHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAntigua Bay by Morph opens like standing on a windswept ocean cliff with a cup of warm vanilla milk in hand. The initial spray hits you with brisk sea notes, zesty bergamot, and a crackle of crushed black pepper that feels brisk and energizing. Within twenty minutes, the sharp marine spray softens into a breezy ozonic…
Reviews →Balos by Maiora Parfum is a vibrant floral aquatic fragrance that balances sharp sea notes with crisp green apple and juicy grape. Launched in 2023, this unisex scent thrives in warm spring and summer weather. It offers a refreshing, slightly experimental profile perfect for casual daytime wear when you want something…
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, Antigua Bay or Balos?
Antigua Bay takes 6 of 7 categories. Antigua Bay is rated 4.15/5 from 123 votes; Balos is rated 3.30/5 from 57 votes. Choose Antigua Bay for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Balos for a marine and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Antigua Bay or Balos?
Antigua Bay lasts longest (Antigua Bay 78/100, Balos 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Antigua Bay or Balos?
Antigua Bay projects furthest (Antigua Bay 69/100, Balos 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Antigua Bay and Balos smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Black Pepper, Patchouli and White Flowers.
Is Antigua Bay or Balos better for summer or winter?
For summer, Balos is the stronger pick. For winter, Antigua Bay is the stronger pick. Antigua Bay suits daytime wear; Balos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Antigua Bay and Balos?
Antigua Bay has top notes of Sea Notes, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Patchouli and White Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Ambergris and Sandalwood. Balos has top notes of Sea Notes, Black Pepper and Green Notes, heart notes of Green Apple, Grapes, White Flowers and Red Fruits, a base of Watery Notes, Driftwood, Patchouli and Ambroxan.
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