Fragrance comparison

Dior Homme vs La Balade

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 7,129 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dior Homme

Dior · 2011

4.317,122 votes

Rank #198 IrisCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

La Balade

Verdii Fragrance

3.297 votes

Rank #63,005 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dior Homme takes 4 of 4 categories.

Dior Homme
Choose it for a iris and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
La Balade
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dior Homme4/4

La Balade0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dior HommeDior

La BaladeVerdii Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 7,122 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

29%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

6,694 votes

0%Love

57%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityDior Homme

SillageDior Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDior HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

cacao92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

musky100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotSage

Heart

IrisCacaoAmber

Base

LeatherVetiverPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

CitronBergamotIris

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarAmber

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliSageVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Iris and Amber. Durations are only published for La Balade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex23

Women3

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#198

PerfumerFrançois Demachy

Launched2011

Reviews274

Overall rank#63,005

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDior HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Homme opens with an invigorating splash of clean French lavender, bright bergamot, and herbal sage that feels like stepping out of a classic barbershop. Within minutes, the scent reveals its famous centerpiece: a velvety, powdery iris paired with dry, unsweetened cacao and warm amber. As it settles onto the skin,…

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La Balade by Verdii Fragrance opens with a zesty splash of citron and bergamot, cut through by cool, powdery iris root. It feels clean right away. The sharp citrus edge softens after ten minutes, making room for dry cedarwood, white musk, and a subtle hum of warm amber. Earthy vetiver and herbal sage anchor the base, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dior Homme or La Balade?

Dior Homme takes 4 of 4 categories. Dior Homme is rated 4.31/5 from 7,122 votes; La Balade is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Dior Homme for a iris and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose La Balade for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dior Homme or La Balade?

Dior Homme lasts longest (Dior Homme 71/100, La Balade 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dior Homme or La Balade?

Dior Homme projects furthest (Dior Homme 59/100, La Balade 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dior Homme and La Balade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Iris and Amber.

Is Dior Homme or La Balade better for summer or winter?

La Balade suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dior Homme and La Balade?

Dior Homme has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Iris, Cacao and Amber, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Patchouli. La Balade has top notes of Citron, Bergamot and Iris, heart notes of Musk, Cedar and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Sage and Vetiver.