Fragrance comparison

Futura La Homme vs La Balade

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 340 ratings analysed

4 wins

Futura La Homme

Armaf

4.10333 votes

Rank #2,832 IrisAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%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?

Futura La Homme takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Futura La Homme4/4

La Balade0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Futura La HommeArmaf

La BaladeVerdii Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 333 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 48%

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

42%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

333 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityFutura La Homme

SillageFutura La Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value25

Category winnerFutura La HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

woody77%

lavender69%

earthy61%

musky100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSageBergamot

Heart

IrisAmberCoffee

Base

VetiverLeatherCedar

Top15-30 mins

CitronBergamotIris

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarAmber

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliSageVetiver

InformationalShared notesSage, Bergamot, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex31

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#2,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#63,005

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFutura La HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Futura La Homme begins with a clean, herbal wash of lavender and sage, balanced by a sharp twist of bergamot that keeps the opening crisp. As the initial brightness fades, a dry, powdery iris takes over the heart, layered with a dark roasted coffee note. This unexpected combination creates a warm, velvety textur…

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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, Futura La Homme or La Balade?

Futura La Homme takes 4 of 4 categories. Futura La Homme is rated 4.10/5 from 333 votes; La Balade is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Futura La Homme for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose La Balade for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Futura La Homme or La Balade?

Futura La Homme lasts longest (Futura La Homme 66/100, La Balade 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Futura La Homme or La Balade?

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

Do Futura La Homme and La Balade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Sage, Bergamot, Iris and Amber.

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

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

What are the notes in Futura La Homme and La Balade?

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