Buds Delicate Essence vs Soul of Bali
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Soul of Bali takes 3 of 4 categories.
Buds Delicate EssenceChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Soul of BaliChoose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Buds Delicate Essence1/4
Soul of Bali3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Soul of Bali
- Sillage & projection
- Soul of Bali
- Value for money
- Buds Delicate Essence
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Soul of Bali
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Buds Delicate EssenceLe ChameauSoul of BaliSwiss ArabianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.08/ 5 · 187 votes
Have 22%Had 2%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
57%Love
24%Like
7%Ok
5%Dislike
7%Hate
123 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySoul of Bali
SillageSoul of Bali
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBuds Delicate EssenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fresh spicy69%
vanilla61%
aromatic100%
fruity92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotMango
Heart2 to 3 hours
FrankincenseOlibanumJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
SandalwoodVanilla
Top
BergamotRhubarbGingerPink PepperPineappleMango
Heart
Aquatic notesSaffronCardamomNutmegPalisander RosewoodOlibanum
Base
AmbergrisSandalwoodMuskCypriol
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mango, Olibanum and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Buds Delicate Essence, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
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#67,406
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,986
PerfumerDavid Chieze
Launched—
Reviews54
Category winnerSoul of BaliHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBuds Delicate Essence by Le Chameau pairs juicy tropical fruit with warm resins and woods. It opens with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot and sweet, pulpy mango. This bright fruitiness quickly settles into an unexpected heart where creamy jasmine mingles with smoky frankincense and resinous olibanum. The base res…
Reviews →Soul of Bali by Swiss Arabian is a woody spicy scent that mirrors a luxury resort atmosphere. It opens with a sharp, refreshing blast of rhubarb, pineapple, and ginger before grounding itself in sandalwood and ambergris. This unisex composition works best for spring days or summer vacations, providing a clean, sophist…
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, Buds Delicate Essence or Soul of Bali?
Soul of Bali takes 3 of 4 categories. Buds Delicate Essence is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Soul of Bali is rated 4.08/5 from 187 votes. Choose Buds Delicate Essence for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Soul of Bali for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Buds Delicate Essence or Soul of Bali?
Soul of Bali lasts longest (Soul of Bali 77/100, Buds Delicate Essence 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Buds Delicate Essence or Soul of Bali?
Soul of Bali projects furthest (Soul of Bali 69/100, Buds Delicate Essence 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Buds Delicate Essence and Soul of Bali smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mango, Olibanum and Sandalwood.
Is Buds Delicate Essence or Soul of Bali better for summer or winter?
Buds Delicate Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Buds Delicate Essence and Soul of Bali?
Buds Delicate Essence has top notes of Bergamot and Mango, heart notes of Frankincense, Olibanum and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Soul of Bali has top notes of Bergamot, Rhubarb, Ginger and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Saffron, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Musk and Cypriol.
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