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One Diffusion А-080 vs Renato Balestra Pour Homme

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

Updated 44 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Diffusion А-080 takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • One Diffusion А-080

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Renato Balestra Pour Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

One Diffusion А-0802/3
Renato Balestra Pour Homme1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
One Diffusion А-080
Sillage & projection
One Diffusion А-080
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
One Diffusion А-080One Diffusion
Renato Balestra Pour HommeRenato Balestra
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 8%Had 25%Want 67%
3.98/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 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
⏱ Longevity90
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityOne Diffusion А-080

SillageOne Diffusion А-080

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%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
herbal83%
citrus74%
woody65%
warm spicy56%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Mandarin OrangeSageArtemisiaBergamotBasilCloveThymeJuniper Berries
Heart
LavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomCorianderPine
Base
oak mossMuskVetiverLeatherAmberGuaiac WoodAmyrisebony tree
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Guaiac Wood and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
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#57,118

PerfumerScipione Zanella

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

One Diffusion А-080 presents a complex, aromatic composition anchored by citrus and woods. Bergamot and lemon provide a bright opening, while a vast array of herbal notes like basil, thyme, and sage add depth. It works best as an everyday scent for temperate spring days, offering a clean, professional profile that sui…

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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, One Diffusion А-080 or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

One Diffusion А-080 takes 2 of 3 categories. One Diffusion А-080 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Renato Balestra Pour Homme is rated 3.98/5 from 42 votes. Choose One Diffusion А-080 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, 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, One Diffusion А-080 or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

One Diffusion А-080 lasts longest (One Diffusion А-080 90/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, One Diffusion А-080 or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

One Diffusion А-080 projects furthest (One Diffusion А-080 75/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do One Diffusion А-080 and Renato Balestra Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Lavender.

Is One Diffusion А-080 or Renato Balestra Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

One Diffusion А-080 suits daytime wear; Renato Balestra Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in One Diffusion А-080 and Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

One Diffusion А-080 features Bergamot, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Myrrh and Orange. 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.

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