Fragrance comparison

Ballade Verte vs Raboob

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Ballade Verte

Manuel Canovas

3.9153 votes

Rank #20,544 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Raboob

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #59,236 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ballade Verte
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Raboob
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Ballade Verte1/3

Raboob2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ballade VerteManuel Canovas

RaboobNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 34%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRaboob

SillageRaboob

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

fresh spicy69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Iran GalbanumTurkish RoseViolet LeafGingerYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVirginia CedarGurjan balsam

Base6-8+ hrs

ResinsWhite MuskMadagascar Vanilla

Top

RoseAgarwood (Oud)LemonBergamotJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldSaffron

Heart

AmberSageCardamomCashmirwoodYlang-YlangCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsWhite MuskOakmossVetiverLeatherGurjan balsamSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ballade Verte, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night24

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 20%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,544

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#59,236

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBallade VerteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manuel Canovas Ballade Verte delivers a sharp, nostalgic blast of bitter green botanicals and earthy flowers. The opening hits immediately. You get crushed Iranian galbanum stems and snappy violet leaf, sharpened by a touch of peppery ginger. Within twenty minutes, that brisk garden snap mellows into a velvety Turkish…

Reviews →

Raboob by Nabeel is a dense, warming oriental blend that centers on the classic combination of rose and agarwood. Cardamom and saffron add dry, spicy warmth, while leather and patchouli anchor the base. It is a bold choice for chilly autumn evenings, suited for those who appreciate heavy Middle Eastern profiles.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ballade Verte or Raboob?

Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories. Ballade Verte is rated 3.91/5 from 53 votes; Raboob is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ballade Verte for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Raboob for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Ballade Verte or Raboob?

Raboob lasts longest (Raboob 80/100, Ballade Verte 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ballade Verte or Raboob?

Raboob projects furthest (Raboob 94/100, Ballade Verte 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ballade Verte and Raboob smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Ballade Verte or Raboob better for summer or winter?

Ballade Verte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ballade Verte and Raboob?

Ballade Verte has top notes of Iran Galbanum, Turkish Rose, Violet Leaf and Ginger, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Gurjan balsam, a base of Resins, White Musk and Madagascar Vanilla. Raboob has top notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Cardamom and Cashmirwood, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, White Musk and Oakmoss.