Fragrance comparison

Balle Rouge vs Elixir Suave

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 156 ratings analysed

3 wins

Balle Rouge

Mes Bisous

4.30146 votes

Rank #5,742 PowderyVanilla

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Elixir Suave

Ajmal

4.2010 votes

Rank #41,657 RoseMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Balle Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories.

Balle Rouge
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Elixir Suave
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Balle Rouge3/5

Elixir Suave2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Balle RougeMes Bisous

Elixir SuaveAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%

Category winnerBalle RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

146 votes

50%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBalle Rouge

SillageElixir Suave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value55

Category winnerElixir SuaveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

iris84%

amber77%

citrus69%

musky61%

rose100%

musky88%

amber77%

powdery65%

woody53%

floral42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperBergamotLemon

Heart

IrisAmberRose

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaMuskPatchouliCedar

Top

RosePink Pepper

Heart

Cedar

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Amber, Rose 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

Spring88

Summer49

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex35

Women62

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,742

PerfumerKoray Sevinç

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#41,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBalle RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balle Rouge opens with a punch of candied lemon, bright bergamot, and a pinch of pink pepper before sinking into its cosmetic theme. The core centers on a dense, waxy iris note that immediately recalls vintage crimson lipstick, softened by dewy rose and amber resin. As the hours tick past, the base settles into sweet…

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Ajmal Elixir Suave is a rose-forward oriental floral that opens with rosy spice from pink pepper, then settles into a smooth rose and cedar heart. The dry-down turns musky and ambered, with a soft powdery warmth that can read slightly animalic on some skin. It suits anyone who likes rose in a warm, clean, slightly sen…

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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, Balle Rouge or Elixir Suave?

Balle Rouge takes 3 of 5 categories. Balle Rouge is rated 4.30/5 from 146 votes; Elixir Suave is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Balle Rouge for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Elixir Suave for a rose and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Balle Rouge or Elixir Suave?

Balle Rouge lasts longest (Balle Rouge 73/100, Elixir Suave 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Balle Rouge or Elixir Suave?

Elixir Suave projects furthest (Elixir Suave 75/100, Balle Rouge 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Balle Rouge and Elixir Suave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Amber, Rose and Musk.

Is Balle Rouge or Elixir Suave better for summer or winter?

Elixir Suave suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Balle Rouge and Elixir Suave?

Balle Rouge has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Amber and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli. Elixir Suave has top notes of Rose and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Musk and Amber.