Fragrance comparison

Perfume Balm vs Ukhu Pacha

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

Perfume Balm

IDMAN

4.673 votes

Rank #56,570 Soft SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ukhu Pacha

Maison Matine

3.8346 votes

Rank #17,439 SweetYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ukhu Pacha takes 3 of 4 categories.

Perfume Balm
Choose it for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ukhu Pacha
Choose it for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Perfume Balm1/4

Ukhu Pacha3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Perfume BalmIDMAN

Ukhu PachaMaison Matine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

3.83/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

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

34%Love

38%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityUkhu Pacha

SillageUkhu Pacha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerPerfume BalmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

citrus65%

woody56%

sweet100%

yellow floral92%

white floral84%

coconut77%

lactonic69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and woody

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

CoconutSea SaltBergamot

Heart

Ylang YlangTuberoseOrange BlossomCoumarinJasmine

Base

PralineDriftwoodVanilla

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

Spring64

Summer100

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,570

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerUkhu PachaHigher 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…

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Ukhu Pacha by Maison Matine presents a tropical fusion of coconut and sea salt anchored by a creamy praline base. This unisex fragrance captures the essence of a sun-drenched beach, layering bright bergamot over a heart of ylang ylang and tuberose. It suits those seeking a light, vacation-inspired scent for casual sum…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Perfume Balm or Ukhu Pacha?

Ukhu Pacha takes 3 of 4 categories. Perfume Balm is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Ukhu Pacha is rated 3.83/5 from 46 votes. Choose Perfume Balm for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ukhu Pacha for a sweet and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Perfume Balm or Ukhu Pacha?

They last about the same: Ukhu Pacha 62/100, Perfume Balm 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Perfume Balm or Ukhu Pacha?

Projection is very close: Ukhu Pacha 52/100, Perfume Balm 50/100 for sillage.

Do Perfume Balm and Ukhu Pacha smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Coconut and Tuberose.

Is Perfume Balm or Ukhu Pacha better for summer or winter?

Perfume Balm suits daytime wear; Ukhu Pacha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perfume Balm and Ukhu Pacha?

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. Ukhu Pacha has top notes of Coconut, Sea Salt and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Coumarin, a base of Praline, Driftwood and Vanilla.