Fragrance comparison

Baruffa vs Câline

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 135 ratings analysed

7 wins

Baruffa

Atkinsons

4.2139 votes

Rank #17,319 AmberFloral

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Câline

Jean Patou

4.1196 votes

Rank #32,654 FreshAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baruffa takes 7 of 7 categories.

Baruffa
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Câline
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Best in spring.

Baruffa7/7

Câline0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaruffaAtkinsons

CâlineJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 21%Had 47%Want 32%

4.11/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerBaruffaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

44%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerBaruffaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBaruffa

SillageBaruffa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value45

Category winnerBaruffaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

woody61%

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCassisStar AnisePetitgrainRed AppleAldehydes

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootNeroliLily-of-the-ValleyAfrican Orange Flower

Base

OlibanumFrench labdanum

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotMimosaBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

JasminePatchouliCarnationGingerCorianderRoseYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodAmberFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer30

Fall90

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBaruffaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men6

Unisex28

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#32,654

PerfumerHenri Giboulet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBaruffaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baruffa is an airy, bright floral aldehyde with a very Italian vintage character. It opens sharp, sparkling and green, moves through apple, florals and spice, then settles into a warmer incense and labdanum drydown. It often comes across lively rather than heavy, with a textured 1980s style that many wearers still fin…

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Câline by Jean Patou is a crisp vintage chypre floral launched in 1964. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and basil, before settling into a warm heart of carnation and jasmine. A classic mossy base of oakmoss and sandalwood makes it perfect for spring afternoons when you want a green, sophisticated skin sc…

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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.

Which is better, Baruffa or Câline?

Baruffa takes 7 of 7 categories. Baruffa is rated 4.21/5 from 39 votes; Câline is rated 4.11/5 from 96 votes. Choose Baruffa for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Câline for a fresh and aldehydic character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Baruffa or Câline?

Baruffa lasts longest (Baruffa 80/100, Câline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baruffa or Câline?

Baruffa projects furthest (Baruffa 76/100, Câline 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baruffa and Câline smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Baruffa or Câline better for summer or winter?

For summer, Câline is the stronger pick. For winter, Baruffa is the stronger pick. Baruffa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baruffa and Câline?

Baruffa has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Star Anise and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Olibanum and French labdanum. Câline has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation and Ginger, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.