Fragrance comparison

Case Study #12 Dance and Balance vs Firence Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Case Study #12 Dance and Balance

RboW

3.805 votes

Rank #63,282 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Firence Eau de Parfum

Stefano Ricci

4.4231 votes

Rank #41,783 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Firence Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Case Study #12 Dance and Balance
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Firence Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Case Study #12 Dance and Balance1/4

Firence Eau de Parfum3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Firence Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Firence Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Case Study #12 Dance and Balance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Firence Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Case Study #12 Dance and BalanceRboW

Firence Eau de ParfumStefano Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 67%

4.42/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

80%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

61%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityFirence Eau de Parfum

SillageFirence Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCase Study #12 Dance and BalanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

powdery65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

earthy50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Elemi resinCardamomPepper

Heart

juniper berryCalamusTea

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

BergamotPetitgrainPepperNeroli

Heart

juniper berryAromatic SpicesLavenderCardamomSageIris

Base

VetiverOakmossLeatherOud

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper and juniper berry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer62

Fall92

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men90

Unisex0

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,282

PerfumerFirmenich, Symrise

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFirence Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Case Study #12 Dance and Balance by RboW brings a crisp, aromatic energy to daily wear. It balances the sharp, resinous edge of elemi and pepper with a heart of juniper and tea. This is a versatile, modern scent for those who enjoy clean, spicy, and woody profiles that stay close to the skin without overwhelming a roo…

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Firence Eau de Parfum by Stefano Ricci is a clean, sharp aromatic cologne built around crisp Italian citrus, fresh garden herbs, and dark woody base notes. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of bitter petitgrain, zesty bergamot, and spicy black pepper, softened by a clean neroli note that smells like a freshly ir…

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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, Case Study #12 Dance and Balance or Firence Eau de Parfum?

Firence Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Case Study #12 Dance and Balance is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Firence Eau de Parfum is rated 4.42/5 from 31 votes. Choose Case Study #12 Dance and Balance for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Firence Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Case Study #12 Dance and Balance or Firence Eau de Parfum?

Firence Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Firence Eau de Parfum 66/100, Case Study #12 Dance and Balance 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Case Study #12 Dance and Balance or Firence Eau de Parfum?

Firence Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Firence Eau de Parfum 58/100, Case Study #12 Dance and Balance 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Case Study #12 Dance and Balance and Firence Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper and juniper berry.

Is Case Study #12 Dance and Balance or Firence Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Case Study #12 Dance and Balance suits day or night wear; Firence Eau de Parfum suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Case Study #12 Dance and Balance and Firence Eau de Parfum?

Case Study #12 Dance and Balance has top notes of Elemi resin, Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of juniper berry, Calamus and Tea, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Firence Eau de Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain, Pepper and Neroli, heart notes of juniper berry, Aromatic Spices, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Leather and Oud.