Fragrance comparison

l'Herbe Rouge vs Renato Balestra Pour Homme

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

l'Herbe Rouge

Ayala Moriel

4.3511 votes

Rank #31,505 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Renato Balestra Pour Homme

Renato Balestra

3.9842 votes

Rank #24,600 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

l'Herbe Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories.

l'Herbe Rouge
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Renato Balestra Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

l'Herbe Rouge3/4

Renato Balestra Pour Homme1/4

Ratings & consensus: l'Herbe Rouge
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: l'Herbe Rouge
Sillage & projection: l'Herbe Rouge
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Renato Balestra Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

l'Herbe RougeAyala Moriel

Renato Balestra Pour HommeRenato Balestra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 86%

3.98/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%

Category winnerl'Herbe RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

24%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevityl'Herbe Rouge

Sillagel'Herbe Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value66

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

earthy70%

lavender60%

green50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

herbal83%

citrus74%

woody65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Juniper BerriesLavenderGeraniumVetyverCloveHayoak mossOrange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeSageArtemisiaBergamotBasilCloveThymeJuniper Berries

Heart

LavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomCorianderPine

Base

oak mossMuskVetiverLeatherAmberGuaiac WoodAmyrisebony tree

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Lavender, Geranium and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring88

Summer36

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

l'Herbe Rouge reads as a dry, aromatic fougere built around juniper, lavender, herbs, hay, oakmoss and vetiver, with clove adding a soft spicy edge. The impression is balanced rather than loud. It suits someone who likes green, herbal perfumes with a natural feel and a mossy, earthy dry-down. Carnation is part of the …

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Renato Balestra Pour Homme opens with sharp artemisia, bitter bergamot, and crushed thyme, giving off an immediate 1980s barbering snap. It settles into a heart of lavender and pine needles before grounding in dark oak moss and leather. Best suited for autumn evenings and tailored jackets.

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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, l'Herbe Rouge or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

l'Herbe Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories. l'Herbe Rouge is rated 4.35/5 from 11 votes; Renato Balestra Pour Homme is rated 3.98/5 from 42 votes. Choose l'Herbe Rouge for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Renato Balestra Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, l'Herbe Rouge or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

l'Herbe Rouge lasts longest (l'Herbe Rouge 72/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, l'Herbe Rouge or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Projection is very close: l'Herbe Rouge 61/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 59/100 for sillage.

Do l'Herbe Rouge and Renato Balestra Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lavender, Geranium and Clove.

Is l'Herbe Rouge or Renato Balestra Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

l'Herbe Rouge suits daytime wear; Renato Balestra Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in l'Herbe Rouge and Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

l'Herbe Rouge features Juniper Berries, Lavender, Geranium, Vetyver and Clove. Renato Balestra Pour Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sage, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Carnation, a base of oak moss, Musk, Vetiver and Leather.