Fragrance comparison

Balthazar vs SI

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Balthazar

Amphore

—0 votes

Rank #76,537 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Music de Parfum

4.333 votes

Rank #62,746 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SI takes 1 of 1 categories.

Balthazar
Choose it for a woody and powdery character.
SI
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Balthazar0/1

SI1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BalthazarAmphore

SIMusic de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

rose61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronIris

Heart

SandalwoodDry WoodMuskRose

Base

VanillaStyraxAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLemonSaffronAnise

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

RoseGeraniumIrisGardeniaLily

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanMuskAmberPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for SI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,746

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balthazar by Amphore brings together the sharpness of saffron and the elegance of iris. This woody aromatic creation leans on a heart of sandalwood and musk before settling into a warm, balsamic base of styrax, vanilla, and amber. It works well for those looking for a balanced, versatile scent that performs across cha…

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SI by Music de Parfum offers an oriental spicy profile that starts with sharp citrus and dry spice before settling into a warm base. The opening brings together mandarin orange, lemon, saffron, and anise, giving an immediate clash of tart brightness and herbal warmth. As the initial zest calms, a dense floral heart of…

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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.

Do Balthazar and SI smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Balthazar or SI better for summer or winter?

SI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Balthazar and SI?

Balthazar has top notes of Saffron and Iris, heart notes of Sandalwood, Dry Wood, Musk and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Styrax and Amber. SI has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Saffron and Anise, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Iris and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Musk.