Fragrance comparison

Eau de Balenciaga vs UNLTD

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

5 wins

Eau de Balenciaga

Balenciaga

4.3826 votes

Rank #18,048 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

UNLTD

Marc Ecko

4.0495 votes

Rank #14,204 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Balenciaga takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau de Balenciaga
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
UNLTD
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau de Balenciaga5/7

UNLTD2/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Balenciaga
Community sentiment: Eau de Balenciaga
Longevity: Eau de Balenciaga
Sillage & projection: Eau de Balenciaga
Value for money: UNLTD
Versatility: Eau de Balenciaga
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: UNLTD

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de BalenciagaBalenciaga

UNLTDMarc Ecko

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

4.04/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 58%Had 23%Want 20%

Category winnerEau de BalenciagaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

23%Love

65%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerEau de BalenciagaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEau de Balenciaga

SillageEau de Balenciaga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value73

Category winnerUNLTDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

musky69%

green61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPetitgrainAmalfi LemonBergamotRosemary

Heart

GeraniumVirginia CedarCarnationSandalwoodJasmine

Base

Vetiveroak mossTonka BeanMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

MelonBergamotMintblack fig

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderSuedeNeroliRosemary

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia Cedaroak mossCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for UNLTD, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night33

Spring91

Summer100

Fall16

Winter3

Day100

Night33

Category winnerEau de BalenciagaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 29%Party 17%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#14,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerUNLTDHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Balenciaga opens with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bitter petitgrain, quickly joined by the herbal crunch of rosemary and clean lavender. As the initial citrus bite calms on your skin, a dry cedarwood and spicy carnation emerge to give the scent a classic barbershop structure. The dry down is built on ear…

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Marc Ecko UNLTD arrives with a crisp rush of chilled honeydew melon, cracked spearmint leaves, and tart Italian bergamot. The first spray gives off a bright, fizzy green punch that wakes you up instantly. Give it ten minutes. The scent softens into clean English lavender, aromatic rosemary, and a subtle hint of dry su…

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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, Eau de Balenciaga or UNLTD?

Eau de Balenciaga takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Balenciaga is rated 4.38/5 from 26 votes; UNLTD is rated 4.04/5 from 95 votes. Choose Eau de Balenciaga for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose UNLTD for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Balenciaga or UNLTD?

They last about the same: Eau de Balenciaga 61/100, UNLTD 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Balenciaga or UNLTD?

Projection is very close: Eau de Balenciaga 55/100, UNLTD 53/100 for sillage.

Do Eau de Balenciaga and UNLTD smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary and Virginia Cedar.

Is Eau de Balenciaga or UNLTD better for summer or winter?

For summer, UNLTD is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Balenciaga is the stronger pick. Eau de Balenciaga suits daytime wear; UNLTD suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Balenciaga and UNLTD?

Eau de Balenciaga has top notes of Lavender, Petitgrain, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Virginia Cedar, Carnation and Sandalwood, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Tonka Bean and Musk. UNLTD has top notes of Melon, Bergamot, Mint and black fig, heart notes of Lavender, Suede, Neroli and Rosemary, a base of Virginia Cedar, oak moss, Cashmere Wood and Musk.