Fragrance comparison

Deciduous Autumn vs Perfume Balm

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Deciduous Autumn

Aurora Scents

3.4416 votes

Rank #62,768 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Perfume Balm

IDMAN

4.673 votes

Rank #56,570 Soft SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Deciduous Autumn
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Perfume Balm
Choose it for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Deciduous Autumn2/4

Perfume Balm2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deciduous AutumnAurora Scents

Perfume BalmIDMAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 19%Had 11%Want 71%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityDeciduous Autumn

SillageDeciduous Autumn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPerfume BalmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

woody65%

fresh spicy56%

soft spicy100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

citrus65%

woody56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotTuberoseBlack Currant

Heart

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomYlang YlangPeachAppleRaspberry

Base

VanillaCedarAmberOpoponaxMyrrhPatchouliCoconut

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Orange BlossomCoconutTuberose

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaPrecious WoodsSolar NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Perfume Balm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer13

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,570

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPerfume BalmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deciduous Autumn by Aurora Scents offers an oriental floral profile that captures the essence of a crisp fall day. It opens with vibrant bergamot and tuberose, settling into a rich base of vanilla and amber. This fragrance provides a warm, comforting presence, ideal for those seeking a soft, feminine scent during the …

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Perfume Balm by IDMAN presents a warm, sun-kissed balance of flowers, spices, and creamy fruits. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot paired with the gentle bite of pink pepper, delivering an immediate fresh citrus sparkle. The heart turns lush and tropical as rich tuberose and orange blossom merge with smoot…

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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, Deciduous Autumn or Perfume Balm?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Deciduous Autumn is rated 3.44/5 from 16 votes; Perfume Balm is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Deciduous Autumn for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Perfume Balm for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deciduous Autumn or Perfume Balm?

Deciduous Autumn lasts longest (Deciduous Autumn 65/100, Perfume Balm 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deciduous Autumn or Perfume Balm?

Deciduous Autumn projects furthest (Deciduous Autumn 59/100, Perfume Balm 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deciduous Autumn and Perfume Balm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Deciduous Autumn or Perfume Balm better for summer or winter?

Deciduous Autumn suits daytime wear; Perfume Balm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deciduous Autumn and Perfume Balm?

Deciduous Autumn has top notes of Bergamot, Tuberose and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Amber and Opoponax. Perfume Balm has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Coconut and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Precious Woods, Solar Notes and Musk.