Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) vs Power Ballad
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) takes 6 of 7 categories.
Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Power BalladChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)6/7
Power Ballad1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
- Community sentiment
- Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
- Longevity
- Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
- Sillage & projection
- Power Ballad
- Value for money
- Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
- Versatility
- Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)GuerlainPower BalladRoom 1015Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.34/ 5 · 2,128 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
3.78/ 5 · 78 votes
Have 25%Had 10%Want 64%
Category winnerGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
2,128 votes
28%Love
47%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate
78 votes
Category winnerGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
SillagePower Ballad
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
citrus86%
fresh spicy72%
woody58%
green44%
soft spicy30%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
PeppermintLimeRum
Heart1 to 2 hours
Floral Notes
Base4 to 6 hours
VetiverCedarPatchouli
Top
LimePeppermintBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CorianderJuniperCuminAnise
Base
VetiverCedarPoplar (Populus) budsLabdanum
InformationalShared notesPeppermint, Lime, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring99
Summer100
Fall60
Winter16
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer93
Fall47
Winter27
Day100
Night28
Category winnerGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,404
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#18,905
PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum centers on a crisp cocktail structure that feels both lively and composed. It opens with an energizing splash of lime, peppermint, and dark rum, echoing the cool bite of a fresh mojito. As the zesty sharpness settles, light floral notes soften the middle, allowing the perfume to transition…
Reviews →Room 1015 Power Ballad opens with a burst of lime, peppermint, and bergamot that quickly shifts into a dry, spicy heart. Cumin, coriander, and anise dominate the mid phase, giving the fresh citrus opening a herbal, slightly bitter turn. As the initial sharp notes settle, cedarwood, vetiver, and poplar buds create a di…
Reviews →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, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) or Power Ballad?
Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) takes 6 of 7 categories. Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) is rated 4.34/5 from 2,128 votes; Power Ballad is rated 3.78/5 from 78 votes. Choose Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Power Ballad for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) or Power Ballad?
Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) lasts longest (Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) 65/100, Power Ballad 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) or Power Ballad?
Power Ballad projects furthest (Power Ballad 57/100, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) and Power Ballad smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Peppermint, Lime, Vetiver and Cedar.
Is Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) or Power Ballad better for summer or winter?
For summer, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) is the stronger pick. For winter, Power Ballad is the stronger pick. Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) suits daytime wear; Power Ballad suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) and Power Ballad?
Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) has top notes of Peppermint, Lime and Rum, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. Power Ballad has top notes of Lime, Peppermint, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Coriander, Juniper, Cumin and Anise, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Poplar (Populus) buds and Labdanum.
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