Fragrance comparison

Perfume Balm vs Tuberose Absolute

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Perfume Balm

IDMAN

4.673 votes

Rank #56,570 Soft SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Tuberose Absolute

The Perfume Atelier

3.333 votes

Rank #67,219 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perfume Balm takes 3 of 4 categories.

Perfume Balm
Choose it for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tuberose Absolute
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Perfume Balm3/4

Tuberose Absolute0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Perfume BalmIDMAN

Tuberose AbsoluteThe Perfume Atelier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityPerfume Balm

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value31

Category winnerPerfume BalmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

citrus65%

woody56%

white floral100%

citrus92%

tuberose84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

coconut61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Orange BlossomCoconutTuberose

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaPrecious WoodsSolar NotesMusk

Top

BergamotOrangeNeroli

Heart

TuberoseCoconutLime (Linden) BlossomOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Coconut and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Perfume Balm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,570

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,219

PerfumerZaga Čolović

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPerfume BalmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perfume Balm by IDMAN presents a warm, sun-kissed balance of flowers, spices, and creamy fruits. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot paired with the gentle bite of pink pepper, delivering an immediate fresh citrus sparkle. The heart turns lush and tropical as rich tuberose and orange blossom merge with smoot…

Reviews →

Tuberose Absolute by The Perfume Atelier is a dense white floral fragrance that pairs a buttery tuberose heart with bright citrus and a warm, sweet base. It suits collectors who appreciate heavy, tropical florals that carry a distinct, creamy warmth on cool evening outings.

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, Perfume Balm or Tuberose Absolute?

Perfume Balm takes 3 of 4 categories. Perfume Balm is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Tuberose Absolute is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Perfume Balm for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tuberose Absolute for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Perfume Balm or Tuberose Absolute?

Perfume Balm lasts longest (Perfume Balm 60/100, Tuberose Absolute 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perfume Balm or Tuberose Absolute?

Projection is very close: Perfume Balm 50/100, Tuberose Absolute 50/100 for sillage.

Do Perfume Balm and Tuberose Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Coconut and Tuberose.

Is Perfume Balm or Tuberose Absolute better for summer or winter?

Perfume Balm suits daytime wear; Tuberose Absolute suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perfume Balm and Tuberose Absolute?

Perfume Balm has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Coconut and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Precious Woods, Solar Notes and Musk. Tuberose Absolute has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Tuberose, Coconut, Lime (Linden) Blossom and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Ambergris.