Fragrance comparison

Balalaika vs Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

Balalaika

Lucien Lelong

3.8635 votes

Rank #20,387 PowderyWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

Roja Dove

3.93142 votes

Rank #12,560 PowderyWoody

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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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Balalaika2/4

Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Balalaika
Sillage & projection: Balalaika
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BalalaikaLucien Lelong

Danger Pour Femme Essence De ParfumRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

3.93/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerDanger Pour Femme Essence De ParfumRating 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

39%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBalalaika

SillageBalalaika

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value29

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

musky84%

violet77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

powdery100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

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

BergamotGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasminePeachMay RoseVioletGardenia

Base

SandalwoodVanillaOrrisTonka BeanMuskClovePatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Gardenia 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–

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#12,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerDanger Pour Femme Essence De ParfumHigher 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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A powdery, creamy floral with bright citrus at the top and a soft sandalwood, vanilla, and orris base. Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum often reads like an elegant skin-scent turned richer, with ylang-ylang, rose, and peach giving it a smooth, slightly vintage texture. It suits shoppers who enjoy polished floral or…

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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 Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Balalaika is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum is rated 3.93/5 from 142 votes. Choose Balalaika for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Balalaika or Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum?

Balalaika lasts longest (Balalaika 73/100, Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Balalaika or Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum?

Balalaika projects furthest (Balalaika 58/100, Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Balalaika and Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Gardenia and Musk.

Is Balalaika or Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum better for summer or winter?

Balalaika suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Balalaika and Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum?

Balalaika has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Gardenia and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Vanilla. Danger Pour Femme Essence De Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Peach and May Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Orris and Tonka Bean.