Fragrance comparison

Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 vs Balance

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

7 wins

Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016

Azzaro

4.4852 votes

Rank #9,463 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Balance

The Phluid Project

3.6951 votes

Rank #35,590 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 takes 7 of 7 categories.

Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Balance
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.

Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 20167/7

Balance0/7

Ratings & consensus: Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016
Community sentiment: Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016
Longevity: Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016
Sillage & projection: Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016
Value for money: Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016
Versatility: Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016Azzaro

BalanceThe Phluid Project

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%

3.69/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

Category winnerAzzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

12%Love

63%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerAzzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016

SillageAzzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAzzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender83%

woody65%

aromatic48%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh83%

citrus74%

soft spicy65%

earthy56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

Lavender

Base

Atlas Cedar

Top

IceGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

Clary SageBlack Tea

Base

VetiverAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Atlas Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall90

Winter50

Day96

Night100

Spring100

Summer96

Fall59

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAzzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex3

Women3

Men43

Unisex51

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,463

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#35,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAzzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 is a crisp aromatic fougere that revitalizes the classic DNA with a vibrant citrus opening. Crafted by Quentin Bisch, it blends zesty grapefruit with aromatic lavender, resting on a sturdy Atlas cedar base. It performs as a bright, modern choice for hot summer days, offering a cl…

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Balance by The Phluid Project is a woody aromatic scent that plays on sharp contrasts. It contrasts the clean bite of frozen grapefruit against earthy vetiver and dry cedar. Perfect for casual daywear, it offers a fresh, clean aura without relying on heavy sweet notes.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 or Balance?

Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 takes 7 of 7 categories. Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 is rated 4.48/5 from 52 votes; Balance is rated 3.69/5 from 51 votes. Choose Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Balance for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 or Balance?

Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 lasts longest (Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 69/100, Balance 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 or Balance?

Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 projects furthest (Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 60/100, Balance 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 and Balance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Atlas Cedar.

Is Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 or Balance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Balance is the stronger pick. For winter, Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 is the stronger pick. Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 and Balance?

Azzaro Pour Homme Limited Edition 2016 has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Atlas Cedar. Balance has top notes of Ice, Grapefruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Clary Sage and Black Tea, a base of Vetiver and Atlas Cedar.