Misfit vs Balcafe
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Balcafe takes 3 of 5 categories.
MisfitChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
BalcafeChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Misfit2/5
Balcafe3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Misfit
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Balcafe
- Sillage & projection
- Balcafe
- Value for money
- Balcafe
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Misfit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MisfitArquisteBalcafeBalint ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 272 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 10%Had 16%Want 73%
Category winnerMisfitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
272 votes
43%Love
21%Like
21%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBalcafe
SillageBalcafe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBalcafeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
musky69%
balsamic61%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
coffee69%
tobacco61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCalabrian bergamotAngelicaCarrot Seeds
Heart
AkigalawoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)StyraxBulgarian Rose
Base
PatchouliTolu BalsamLabdanumTonka Bean
Top
ImmortelleSicilian LemonCalabrian bergamotCoriander
Heart
CoffeeDatesLeatherAgarwood (Oud)CinnamonGuaiac WoodBulgarian Rose
Base
TobaccoLabdanumTonka BeanAmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodMossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Tolu Balsam. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer18
Fall100
Winter81
Day73
Night100
Spring20
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,081
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,735
PerfumerCsaba Balint
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerMisfitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArquiste Misfit opens with a sharp flash of Calabrian bergamot and crisp french lavender before settling into an earthy, resinous heart. Patchouli takes center stage here, stripped of vintage hippychic sweetness and anchored instead by Tolu balsam, labdanum, and warm Akigalawood. A subtle streak of carrot seed adds an…
Reviews →Balcafe by Balint Parfums immediately sets a dark, comforting mood, opening with the dry sweetness of immortelle and a refreshing splash of Sicilian lemon. As it settles on the skin, it does not become a simple latte scent, but rather shifts into a complex balsamic blend where dried dates, warm cinnamon, and dusty tob…
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, Misfit or Balcafe?
Balcafe takes 3 of 5 categories. Misfit is rated 3.92/5 from 272 votes; Balcafe is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Misfit for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Balcafe for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Misfit or Balcafe?
Balcafe lasts longest (Balcafe 90/100, Misfit 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Misfit or Balcafe?
Balcafe projects furthest (Balcafe 79/100, Misfit 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Misfit and Balcafe smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli and Tolu Balsam.
Is Misfit or Balcafe better for summer or winter?
Misfit suits evening wear; Balcafe suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Misfit and Balcafe?
Misfit has top notes of Lavender, Calabrian bergamot, Angelica and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Akigalawood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Styrax and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. Balcafe has top notes of Immortelle, Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Coffee, Dates, Leather and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Tobacco, Labdanum, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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