Fragrance comparison

Balfoin vs Cetrella

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Balfoin

Balint Parfums

3.2313 votes

Rank #60,183 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Cetrella

Lucertolablu

3.0510 votes

Rank #24,821 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Balfoin takes 3 of 4 categories.

Balfoin
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cetrella
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Balfoin3/4

Cetrella1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BalfoinBalint Parfums

CetrellaLucertolablu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

3.05/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerBalfoinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

23%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBalfoin

SillageBalfoin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotGreen MandarinGuatemalan CardamomLavenderPink Pepper

Heart

FigDried ApricotDatesHayCypressSea SaltMahoganyImmortelle

Base

Madagascar VanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliBenzoinSandalwoodStyraxMoss

Top

Water NotesOrangeLemonBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

Red ThymePink PepperMyrtlePeonyOlive

Base

Mastic or LentisqueGingerDriftwoodNatural MuskOlive Tree

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot and Pink Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex33

Women50

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,183

PerfumerCsaba Balint

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCetrellaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balfoin by Balint Parfums hits the skin with a heavy, thick sweetness that quickly pulls focus from its brighter top notes. While calabrian bergamot and green mandarin try to offer a fresh start, they are swiftly run over by a rich base of dried apricot, dates, and sticky fig. As it warms on your skin, a dry hay note …

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Cetrella by Lucertolablu is an aromatic citrus scent that leans heavily into Mediterranean landscapes. It opens with a bright splash of lemon and bergamot layered over aquatic notes. As it settles on the skin, you will detect red thyme and myrtle, providing an herbal edge that grounds the citrus. It is a refreshing, v…

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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, Balfoin or Cetrella?

Balfoin takes 3 of 4 categories. Balfoin is rated 3.23/5 from 13 votes; Cetrella is rated 3.05/5 from 10 votes. Choose Balfoin for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cetrella for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Balfoin or Cetrella?

Balfoin lasts longest (Balfoin 88/100, Cetrella 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Balfoin or Cetrella?

Balfoin projects furthest (Balfoin 65/100, Cetrella 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Balfoin and Cetrella smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot and Pink Pepper.

Is Balfoin or Cetrella better for summer or winter?

Balfoin suits evening wear; Cetrella suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Balfoin and Cetrella?

Balfoin has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Green Mandarin, Guatemalan Cardamom and Lavender, heart notes of Fig, Dried Apricot, Dates and Hay, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Patchouli. Cetrella has top notes of Water Notes, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Red Thyme, Pink Pepper, Myrtle and Peony, a base of Mastic or Lentisque, Ginger, Driftwood and Natural Musk.