Balinesque vs X Version
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
X Version takes 4 of 5 categories.
BalinesqueChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
X VersionChoose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Balinesque1/5
X Version4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- X Version
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- X Version
- Sillage & projection
- X Version
- Value for money
- X Version
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Balinesque
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BalinesqueOlibere ParfumsX VersionJust JackWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%
3.96/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 6%Want 35%
Category winnerX VersionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
137 votes
50%Love
17%Like
17%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityX Version
SillageX Version
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerX VersionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
floral69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
cinnamon92%
earthy84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BambooCardamomCuminGingerCinnamon
Heart
OrchidJasmine SambacSea waterGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodVetiverMyrrhMuskHeliotrope
Top
GingerPink PepperCardamom
Heart
Jasmine SambacOrrisHedione
Base
CinnamonVetiverMoss
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Ginger, Cinnamon and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer98
Fall50
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Spring54
Summer69
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night91
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,965
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#23,580
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerBalinesqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBalinesque opens with a wet, green snap of bamboo sap and grated ginger, mimicking the humid air of an Indonesian rainforest. As it warms on your skin, a salty marine breeze cuts through the initial spice, bringing a soft bouquet of orchid and jasmine sambac to the surface. It is a complex, watery wood fragrance that …
Reviews →Just Jack X Version offers a dry, spicy experience built around cardamom and earthy vetiver. This fragrance brings a sharp, woody profile that suits cool autumn mornings and casual office wear. While the starting spray feels sharp and synthetic, the fragrance soon settles into a warm, mossy dry-down that punches far a…
Reviews →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, Balinesque or X Version?
X Version takes 4 of 5 categories. Balinesque is rated 3.72/5 from 137 votes; X Version is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Balinesque for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose X Version for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Balinesque or X Version?
X Version lasts longest (X Version 73/100, Balinesque 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Balinesque or X Version?
Projection is very close: X Version 60/100, Balinesque 58/100 for sillage.
Do Balinesque and X Version smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Ginger, Cinnamon and Jasmine Sambac.
Is Balinesque or X Version better for summer or winter?
X Version suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Balinesque and X Version?
Balinesque has top notes of Bamboo, Cardamom, Cumin and Ginger, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine Sambac, Sea water and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Myrrh and Musk. X Version has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orris and Hedione, a base of Cinnamon, Vetiver and Moss.
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