Balsam Gilead vs Orphic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Balsam Gilead takes 4 of 5 categories.
Balsam GileadChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
OrphicChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Balsam Gilead4/5
Orphic1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Balsam Gilead
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Balsam Gilead
- Sillage & projection
- Balsam Gilead
- Value for money
- Orphic
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Balsam Gilead
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Balsam GileadTabbeau PlaceOrphicOakchaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.62/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%
4.15/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 66%Had 7%Want 27%
Category winnerBalsam GileadRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
30%Love
59%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBalsam Gilead
SillageBalsam Gilead
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOrphicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
amber84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
animalic77%
balsamic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, citrus and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
JasmineSaffronOrange
Heart
EvernylAmbroxan
Base
CedarBalsam FirAmbergris
Top
SaffronOrangeMarigoldJasmine
Heart
AmbroxanEvernyl
Base
AmbergrisFirCedarwood
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Saffron, Orange and Evernyl. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Spring42
Summer42
Fall100
Winter92
Day83
Night100
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#29,400
PerfumerOnyi Ifeguni
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#46,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBalsam GileadHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBalsam Gilead by Tabbeau Place is a clean, modern take on the airy saffron and ambergris profile. It opens with a bright burst of orange and sugary saffron before settling into a deep, resinous base of balsam fir and cedarwood. This unisex fragrance is designed for those who want a long lasting, high performance scent…
Reviews →Orphic by Oakcha delivers a rich, warm cloud of spun sugar, warm saffron spice, and crisp cedarwood. Inspired by the famous red crystal extrait, this fragrance opens with a burst of zesty orange and sweet marigold flowers before settling into creamy jasmine petals and salty ambergris warmth. It gives you that sought-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, Balsam Gilead or Orphic?
Balsam Gilead takes 4 of 5 categories. Balsam Gilead is rated 4.62/5 from 13 votes; Orphic is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Balsam Gilead for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Orphic for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Balsam Gilead or Orphic?
Balsam Gilead lasts longest (Balsam Gilead 84/100, Orphic 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Balsam Gilead or Orphic?
Balsam Gilead projects furthest (Balsam Gilead 67/100, Orphic 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Balsam Gilead and Orphic smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Saffron, Orange and Evernyl.
Is Balsam Gilead or Orphic better for summer or winter?
Balsam Gilead suits evening wear; Orphic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Balsam Gilead and Orphic?
Balsam Gilead has top notes of Jasmine, Saffron and Orange, heart notes of Evernyl and Ambroxan, a base of Cedar, Balsam Fir and Ambergris. Orphic has top notes of Saffron, Orange, Marigold and Jasmine, heart notes of Ambroxan and Evernyl, a base of Ambergris, Fir and Cedarwood.
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