Fragrance comparison

Onda Eau de Parfum vs Renato Balestra Pour Homme

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 230 ratings analysed

Onda Eau de Parfum

Vero Profumo

3.84188 votes

Rank #28,841 WoodyAromatic

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Renato Balestra Pour Homme

Renato Balestra

3.9842 votes

Rank #24,601 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Renato Balestra Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Onda Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Renato Balestra Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Onda Eau de Parfum2/7

Renato Balestra Pour Homme4/7

Ratings & consensus: Renato Balestra Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Renato Balestra Pour Homme
Longevity: Onda Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Onda Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Renato Balestra Pour Homme
Versatility: Tie
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

Onda Eau de ParfumVero Profumo

Renato Balestra Pour HommeRenato Balestra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

3.98/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

28%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

2%Hate

188 votes

24%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOnda Eau de Parfum

SillageOnda Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value66

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

honey61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

herbal83%

citrus74%

woody65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PassionfruitGingerCitronCorianderBasilBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyYlang-YlangIris

Base8-12 hrs

VetyverPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeSageArtemisiaBergamotBasilCloveThymeJuniper Berries

Heart

LavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomCorianderPine

Base

oak mossMuskVetiverLeatherAmberGuaiac WoodAmyrisebony tree

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Onda Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer39

Fall100

Winter89

Day65

Night100

Spring88

Summer36

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night89

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Date 34%Casual 31%Party 20%Work 15%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,841

PerfumerVero Kern

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,601

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect an easy ride. Onda Eau de Parfum by Vero Profumo hits the skin with an unruly rush of sour passionfruit, grated ginger, and bitter citron. It feels sharp at first spray. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent sting gives way to an earthy heart of thick white honey, powdery iris, and waxy ylang-ylang. Th…

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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, Onda Eau de Parfum or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Renato Balestra Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Onda Eau de Parfum is rated 3.84/5 from 188 votes; Renato Balestra Pour Homme is rated 3.98/5 from 42 votes. Choose Onda Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Renato Balestra Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Onda Eau de Parfum or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Onda Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Onda Eau de Parfum 79/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Onda Eau de Parfum or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Onda Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Onda Eau de Parfum 64/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Onda Eau de Parfum and Renato Balestra Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Onda Eau de Parfum or Renato Balestra Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Onda Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Onda Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Onda Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; Renato Balestra Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Onda Eau de Parfum and Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Onda Eau de Parfum has top notes of Passionfruit, Ginger, Citron and Coriander, heart notes of White Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Vetyver, Patchouli, Musk and Virginia Cedar. 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.