Fragrance comparison

Baie Rose 26 Chicago vs Dangerous Man

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 496 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Le Labo

3.92356 votes

Rank #5,522 RoseAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Dangerous Man

Bruno Banani

3.38140 votes

Rank #18,916 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago takes 5 of 7 categories.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Choose it for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dangerous Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago5/7

Dangerous Man2/7

Ratings & consensus: Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Community sentiment: Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Longevity: Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Sillage & projection: Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Value for money: Dangerous Man
Versatility: Dangerous Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baie Rose 26 ChicagoLe Labo

Dangerous ManBruno Banani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 356 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

3.38/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 34%Had 53%Want 13%

Category winnerBaie Rose 26 ChicagoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

356 votes

11%Love

49%Like

10%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerBaie Rose 26 ChicagoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityBaie Rose 26 Chicago

SillageBaie Rose 26 Chicago

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value76

Category winnerDangerous ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aldehydic92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

soft spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

warm spicy58%

woody44%

marine30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RosePink PepperAldehydesPepperCloveMuskVirginia CedarAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Amalfi LemonSea waterOrangeKumquatMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

PepperCloveNutmeg

Base

Virginia CedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPepper, Clove, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Durations are only published for Baie Rose 26 Chicago, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall69

Winter41

Day100

Night58

Spring93

Summer100

Fall78

Winter37

Day100

Night50

Category winnerDangerous ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,522

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#18,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerBaie Rose 26 ChicagoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baie Rose 26 Chicago by Le Labo delivers an unconventional twist on the classic floral family. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition centers on an authentic, fresh rose brightened by fizzy aldehydes and brisk pink pepper. Rather than leaning sweet or heavy, the floral heart is tempered by dry pepper, warm …

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Dangerous Man by Bruno Banani is a fresh citrus and warm spicy fragrance designed for younger men. It kicks off with citrus fruits like mandarin and kumquat before settling into a warm clove and cedarwood finish. It suits casual daily wear during mild spring afternoons.

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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, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Dangerous Man?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago takes 5 of 7 categories. Baie Rose 26 Chicago is rated 3.92/5 from 356 votes; Dangerous Man is rated 3.38/5 from 140 votes. Choose Baie Rose 26 Chicago for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dangerous Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Dangerous Man?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago lasts longest (Baie Rose 26 Chicago 66/100, Dangerous Man 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Dangerous Man?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago projects furthest (Baie Rose 26 Chicago 62/100, Dangerous Man 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Dangerous Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Clove, Virginia Cedar and Amber.

Is Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Dangerous Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dangerous Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Baie Rose 26 Chicago is the stronger pick. Baie Rose 26 Chicago suits daytime wear; Dangerous Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Dangerous Man?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago features Rose, Pink Pepper, Aldehydes, Pepper and Clove. Dangerous Man has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Sea water, Orange and Kumquat, heart notes of Pepper, Clove and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean.