Fragrance comparison

Balalaika vs D Rouge

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Balalaika

Lucien Lelong

3.8635 votes

Rank #20,387 PowderyWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

D Rouge

Luciano Soprani

4.1723 votes

Rank #28,529 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Balalaika
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
D Rouge
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Balalaika2/4

D Rouge2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BalalaikaLucien Lelong

D RougeLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

4.17/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 49%

Category winnerD RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

26%Love

65%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBalalaika

SillageD Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

violet77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

woody100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

VioletGardeniaPalisander Rosewood

Base

MuskWoody NotesVanilla

Top

Water JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPalisander RosewoodMandarin OrangeCitruses

Heart

White PeachYlang-YlangYellow RoseOrange BlossomLilacViolet

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Palisander Rosewood and Musk. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall83

Winter25

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#28,529

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBalalaikaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balalaika by Lucien Lelong is a vintage floral woody musk launched in 1939 that centers on violet and gardenia. It opens with bright mandarin orange before settling into a warm, powdery base of musk, vanilla, and woods. This fragrance suits those who enjoy classic, skin-hugging scents that feel intimate and refined fo…

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D Rouge by Luciano Soprani opens with a bright splash of citrus and water jasmine that quickly settles into a creamy floral heart. Featuring white peach and yellow rose, this 2013 release offers a soft, skin-hugging finish of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a reliable, easy-wearing choice for casual office days or sprin…

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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, Balalaika or D Rouge?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Balalaika is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; D Rouge is rated 4.17/5 from 23 votes. Choose Balalaika for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose D Rouge for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Balalaika or D Rouge?

Balalaika lasts longest (Balalaika 73/100, D Rouge 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Balalaika or D Rouge?

D Rouge projects furthest (D Rouge 65/100, Balalaika 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Balalaika and D Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Palisander Rosewood and Musk.

Is Balalaika or D Rouge better for summer or winter?

Balalaika suits daytime wear; D Rouge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Balalaika and D Rouge?

Balalaika has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Gardenia and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Vanilla. D Rouge has top notes of Water Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Palisander Rosewood and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Yellow Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Cashmere Wood.