Fragrance comparison

La Balade vs Rodrigo Faro Casual

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

La Balade

Verdii Fragrance

3.297 votes

Rank #63,005 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Rodrigo Faro Casual

Jequiti

3.569 votes

Rank #58,505 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

La Balade
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rodrigo Faro Casual
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

La Balade2/4

Rodrigo Faro Casual2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Balade
Sillage & projection: La Balade
Value for money: Rodrigo Faro Casual
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rodrigo Faro Casual

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La BaladeVerdii Fragrance

Rodrigo Faro CasualJequiti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 47%Had 37%Want 16%

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

33%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityLa Balade

SillageLa Balade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRodrigo Faro CasualBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

SageBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliGeraniumIris

Base

CedarVetiverAmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, 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

Spring89

Summer100

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

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

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,005

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,505

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRodrigo Faro CasualHigher 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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Rodrigo Faro Casual by Jequiti opens with an instant burst of clean energy, blending juicy mandarin orange and zesty bergamot with crushed herbal sage. It smells like stepping out of a cool morning shower into bright sunshine. As the crisp citrus settles, a soft heart of green geranium, neroli, and powdery iris emerge…

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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 Rodrigo Faro Casual?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. La Balade is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Rodrigo Faro Casual is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose La Balade for a musky and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rodrigo Faro Casual for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Balade or Rodrigo Faro Casual?

La Balade lasts longest (La Balade 60/100, Rodrigo Faro Casual 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Balade or Rodrigo Faro Casual?

La Balade projects furthest (La Balade 42/100, Rodrigo Faro Casual 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Balade and Rodrigo Faro Casual smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Cedar and Amber.

Is La Balade or Rodrigo Faro Casual better for summer or winter?

La Balade suits daytime wear; Rodrigo Faro Casual suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Balade and Rodrigo Faro Casual?

La Balade has top notes of Citron, Bergamot and Iris, heart notes of Musk, Cedar and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Sage and Vetiver. Rodrigo Faro Casual has top notes of Sage, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Geranium and Iris, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Amber and Labdanum.