Fragrance comparison

Balu vs Lady Rose Bloom

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

3 wins

Balu

Gabar

3.2010 votes

Rank #23,117 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Lady Rose Bloom

Laverne

2.888 votes

Rank #23,130 FruityCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Balu takes 3 of 5 categories.

Balu
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lady Rose Bloom
Choose it for a fruity and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Balu3/5

Lady Rose Bloom2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaluGabar

Lady Rose BloomLaverne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 8%Had 1%Want 90%

2.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

13%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate47

Category winners

LongevityBalu

SillageLady Rose Bloom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLady Rose BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet90%

cacao80%

soft spicy70%

vanilla60%

warm spicy50%

fruity100%

cacao90%

rose80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

sweet50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, cacao and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BlackcurrantDates

Heart2-4 hrs

CocoaCondensed MilkMolasses

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

BlackcurrantSaffronPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

BlackberryBulgarian RoseCoffee

Base6-8+ hrs

CocoaMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Category winnerBaluLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Casual 30%Party 20%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 34%Casual 30%Work 21%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#23,130

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBaluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balu by Gabar delivers a dense, unapologetic gourmand profile rooted in Southeast Asian dessert traditions. The opening strikes with tart blackcurrant and sticky, caramelised dates. It smells pungent and thick at first. Give it five minutes to settle on warm skin. Soon, rich cocoa powder and sweetened condensed milk t…

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Lady Rose Bloom by Laverne takes the classic idea of a romantic rose and drenches it in dark berries and powdered chocolate. The first spray greets you with tangy blackcurrant and crushed pink pepper before unfolding into a rich heart of velvety Bulgarian rose and warm coffee. As it settles onto your skin, creamy coco…

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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, Balu or Lady Rose Bloom?

Balu takes 3 of 5 categories. Balu is rated 3.20/5 from 10 votes; Lady Rose Bloom is rated 2.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Balu for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lady Rose Bloom for a fruity and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Balu or Lady Rose Bloom?

Balu lasts longest (Balu 67/100, Lady Rose Bloom 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Balu or Lady Rose Bloom?

Lady Rose Bloom projects furthest (Lady Rose Bloom 58/100, Balu 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Balu and Lady Rose Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, cacao and sweet accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant and Cocoa.

Is Balu or Lady Rose Bloom better for summer or winter?

Balu suits evening wear; Lady Rose Bloom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Balu and Lady Rose Bloom?

Balu has top notes of Blackcurrant and Dates, heart notes of Cocoa, Condensed Milk and Molasses, a base of Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Lady Rose Bloom has top notes of Blackcurrant, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Blackberry, Bulgarian Rose and Coffee, a base of Cocoa, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.