Fragrance comparison

Balqis vs White Woods

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 406 ratings analysed

4 wins

Balqis

Reine de Saba

3.6278 votes

Rank #13,209 PowderyVanilla

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52%scent match

Some overlap

White Woods

Clean

4.00328 votes

Rank #32,649 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Balqis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Balqis
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
White Woods
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Balqis4/7

White Woods3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BalqisReine de Saba

White WoodsClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 328 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 39%

Category winnerWhite WoodsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

29%Like

27%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

31%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

328 votes

Category winnerWhite WoodsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBalqis

SillageBalqis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value56

Category winnerWhite WoodsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

HeliotropeBlack PepperOsmanthus

Base

MuskVanillaIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotBlack PepperMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Vanilla OrchidLilyMagnolia

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskWoody NotesSandalwoodAmberPraline

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for White Woods, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer42

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night89

Spring49

Summer27

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night42

Category winnerBalqisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,209

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#32,649

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBalqisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balqis Reine de Saba wears like a soft, powdery vanilla floral with a peppery citrus lift at the start. Magnolia and mandarin brighten the opening, then heliotrope turns it creamy and slightly cosmetic, while osmanthus adds a fruity, apricot-like warmth. The dry-down is a close-to-skin mix of musk, smooth patchouli, a…

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White Woods by Clean presents a quiet, comforting blend that leans into soft woods, powdery musk, and a subtle touch of sweetness. The fragrance opens with a brief sparkle of bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, quickly tempered by a dry prickle of black pepper. As the citrus settles, a delicate floral core of magnolia…

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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, Balqis or White Woods?

Balqis takes 4 of 7 categories. Balqis is rated 3.62/5 from 78 votes; White Woods is rated 4.00/5 from 328 votes. Choose Balqis for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose White Woods for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Balqis or White Woods?

Balqis lasts longest (Balqis 73/100, White Woods 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Balqis or White Woods?

Balqis projects furthest (Balqis 60/100, White Woods 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Balqis and White Woods smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Black Pepper.

Is Balqis or White Woods better for summer or winter?

For summer, Balqis is the stronger pick. For winter, Balqis is the stronger pick. Balqis suits daytime wear; White Woods suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Balqis and White Woods?

Balqis has top notes of Magnolia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Black Pepper and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Sandalwood. White Woods has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid, Lily and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Amber.