Fragrance comparison

Cites des Anges vs Balifleur

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

Cites des Anges

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.6715 votes

Rank #30,479 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Balifleur

Balint Parfums

4.0249 votes

Rank #15,283 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Balifleur takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cites des Anges
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Balifleur
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cites des Anges1/5

Balifleur4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cites des AngesSultan Pasha Attars

BalifleurBalint Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.02/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 19%Had 21%Want 61%

Category winnerCites des AngesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

45%Love

27%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBalifleur

SillageBalifleur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value60

Category winnerBalifleurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet91%

lactonic83%

citrus74%

tropical65%

white floral56%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

fruity69%

coconut61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OpiumButterCoconutLemongrassNeroliSaffronBergamotJasmine Sambac

Heart

ChampacaFrangipaniTuberoseThailand OudYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

Siam BenzoinCuminSandalwoodAmberLeatherTobacco

Top

Wild StrawberryGardeniaBergamot

Heart

CoconutChampacaTuberoseSaffronMaceJasmineCumin

Base

White MuskResinsSandalwoodCashmirwoodPatchouliMyrrh

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Saffron, Bergamot and Champaca. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer60

Fall50

Winter40

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,479

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,283

PerfumerCsaba Balint

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBalifleurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cites des Anges by Sultan Pasha Attars is a daring Oriental Floral built around a complex, high-impact core of durian, butter, and exotic blossoms. Launched in 2016, this unisex attar captures the sticky, humid energy of a Bangkok market. It is a highly potent, artistic composition that rewards those who enjoy challen…

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Balifleur opens with a burst of wild strawberry, supported by the crisp green bite of bergamot and a creamy gardenia. As it warms on the skin, a heavy bouquet of tuberose and jasmine takes over, balanced by the savory warmth of cumin and mace. It feels thick, tropical, and slightly humid, making it ideal for warm spri…

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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, Cites des Anges or Balifleur?

Balifleur takes 4 of 5 categories. Cites des Anges is rated 4.67/5 from 15 votes; Balifleur is rated 4.02/5 from 49 votes. Choose Cites des Anges for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Balifleur for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cites des Anges or Balifleur?

Balifleur lasts longest (Balifleur 75/100, Cites des Anges 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cites des Anges or Balifleur?

Balifleur projects furthest (Balifleur 67/100, Cites des Anges 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cites des Anges and Balifleur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Coconut, Saffron, Bergamot and Champaca.

Is Cites des Anges or Balifleur better for summer or winter?

Cites des Anges suits day or night wear; Balifleur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cites des Anges and Balifleur?

Cites des Anges has top notes of Opium, Butter, Coconut and Lemongrass, heart notes of Champaca, Frangipani, Tuberose and Thailand Oud, a base of Siam Benzoin, Cumin, Sandalwood and Amber. Balifleur has top notes of Wild Strawberry, Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Champaca, Tuberose and Saffron, a base of White Musk, Resins, Sandalwood and Cashmirwood.