Fragrance comparison

His Ideal Cologne vs Ballon D'Or

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

His Ideal Cologne

The Dua Brand

4.254 votes

Rank #53,935 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Ballon D'Or

Pascal Morabito

4.002 votes

Rank #60,976 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

His Ideal Cologne takes 2 of 3 categories.

His Ideal Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ballon D'Or
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

His Ideal Cologne2/3

Ballon D'Or1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: His Ideal Cologne
Sillage & projection: Ballon D'Or
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: His Ideal Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

His Ideal CologneThe Dua Brand

Ballon D'OrPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHis Ideal Cologne

SillageBallon D'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

musky77%

fresh spicy65%

almond53%

sweet42%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pink PepperGrapefruitWhite MuskBergamotVetiverAlmondOrangeNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart

VioletPink PepperPepperNeroli

Base

VetiverCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vetiver. Durations are only published for His Ideal Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,976

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHis Ideal CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

His Ideal Cologne by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around crisp citrus and a creamy nutty core. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp grapefruit, sweet orange, and zesty bergamot that immediately grabs attention. As the bright fruit settles, roasted almond and pink pepper step forward to give the co…

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Pascal Morabito Ballon D'Or opens with crisp bergamot and bitter grapefruit before settling into a warm backbone of cedar and vetiver. Black pepper and violet leaf add a dry, aromatic snap that keeps the citrus energetic. It shines as an easy morning grab for office wear or weekend errands during crisp spring days.

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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, His Ideal Cologne or Ballon D'Or?

His Ideal Cologne takes 2 of 3 categories. His Ideal Cologne is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Ballon D'Or is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose His Ideal Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ballon D'Or for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, His Ideal Cologne or Ballon D'Or?

His Ideal Cologne lasts longest (His Ideal Cologne 67/100, Ballon D'Or 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, His Ideal Cologne or Ballon D'Or?

Ballon D'Or projects furthest (Ballon D'Or 75/100, His Ideal Cologne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do His Ideal Cologne and Ballon D'Or smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is His Ideal Cologne or Ballon D'Or better for summer or winter?

His Ideal Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in His Ideal Cologne and Ballon D'Or?

His Ideal Cologne features Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, White Musk, Bergamot and Vetiver. Ballon D'Or has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Pepper and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss.