Fragrance comparison

Bang vs Cialenga

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,487 ratings analysed

Bang

Marc Jacobs

3.861,268 votes

Rank #2,698 WoodySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Cialenga

Balenciaga

4.22219 votes

Rank #5,064 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cialenga takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bang
Choose it for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Cialenga
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Bang2/7

Cialenga5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BangMarc Jacobs

CialengaBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 1,268 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerCialengaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

1,268 votes

45%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

219 votes

Category winnerCialengaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCialenga

SillageCialenga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winnerBangBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

soft spicy91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

amber65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperPepperwood™

Heart2-3 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Base5-6 hrs

VetyverElemi resinBenzoinoak mossPatchouli

Top

Green NotesBlack CurrantCitruses

Heart

IrisYlang-YlangLilyCloveJasmineTincture of Rose

Base

oak mossVetyverVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesVetyver, oak moss and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Bang, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCialengaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 10%

Men3

Unisex41

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,698

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Yann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#5,064

PerfumerJacques Jantzen

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerBangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Bang makes zero apologies for its upfront spice. You get an immediate punch of freshly ground pink pepper and raw pepperwood that tingles in your nose like a spice grinder at work. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the sharp culinary bite softens into a warm cedar chest layered with earthy patchouli a…

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Balenciaga Cialenga starts with a sharp blast of green notes and tart black currant. It quickly softens on the skin, showing a damp, earth-like quality. As it settles, a dry iris root emerges alongside a quiet bouquet of ylang-ylang and lily. It suits collectors who value vintage, moss-driven compositions. Wear it on …

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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, Bang or Cialenga?

Cialenga takes 5 of 7 categories. Bang is rated 3.86/5 from 1,268 votes; Cialenga is rated 4.22/5 from 219 votes. Choose Bang for a woody and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Cialenga for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bang or Cialenga?

Cialenga lasts longest (Cialenga 65/100, Bang 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bang or Cialenga?

Cialenga projects furthest (Cialenga 61/100, Bang 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bang and Cialenga smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Vetyver, oak moss and Patchouli.

Is Bang or Cialenga better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cialenga is the stronger pick. For winter, Bang is the stronger pick. Bang suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bang and Cialenga?

Bang has top notes of Pink Pepper and Pepperwood™, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Vetyver, Elemi resin, Benzoin and oak moss. Cialenga has top notes of Green Notes, Black Currant and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily and Clove, a base of oak moss, Vetyver, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.