Fragrance comparison

La Balade vs Queen of Wonderland

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

La Balade

Verdii Fragrance

3.297 votes

Rank #63,005 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Queen of Wonderland

Vinci

4.001 votes

Rank #59,675 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Queen of Wonderland takes 3 of 4 categories.

La Balade
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Queen of Wonderland
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking.

La Balade0/4

Queen of Wonderland3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Queen of Wonderland
Value for money: Queen of Wonderland
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Queen of Wonderland

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La BaladeVerdii Fragrance

Queen of WonderlandVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

57%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageQueen of Wonderland

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerQueen of WonderlandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody100%

powdery92%

earthy84%

floral77%

violet69%

iris61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitronBergamotIris

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarAmber

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliSageVetiver

Top

CitronPink PepperLemon

Heart

HyacinthIrisVioletJasmine

Base

White MuskPatchouliVetiverCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCitron, Iris, Cedar 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night32

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,005

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQueen of WonderlandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Vinci Queen of Wonderland launches with a punchy splash of citron and lemon, backed by a quick pinch of pink pepper. This sharp citrus start eases into a soft, powdery heart of iris and violet before drying down to a clean, earthy vetiver base. It is a bright daily wear option for breezy spring mornings.

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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, La Balade or Queen of Wonderland?

Queen of Wonderland takes 3 of 4 categories. La Balade is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Queen of Wonderland is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose La Balade for a musky and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Queen of Wonderland for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, La Balade or Queen of Wonderland?

They last about the same: La Balade 60/100, Queen of Wonderland 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, La Balade or Queen of Wonderland?

Queen of Wonderland projects furthest (Queen of Wonderland 50/100, La Balade 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Balade and Queen of Wonderland smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Citron, Iris, Cedar and Amber.

Is La Balade or Queen of Wonderland better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in La Balade and Queen of Wonderland?

La Balade has top notes of Citron, Bergamot and Iris, heart notes of Musk, Cedar and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Sage and Vetiver. Queen of Wonderland has top notes of Citron, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Hyacinth, Iris, Violet and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar.