Fragrance comparison

Perfume Balm vs Van Gils For Her

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Perfume Balm

IDMAN

4.673 votes

Rank #56,570 Soft SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Van Gils For Her

Van Gils

3.2313 votes

Rank #57,545 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 1–1.

Perfume Balm
Choose it for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Van Gils For Her
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Perfume Balm1/5

Van Gils For Her1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Perfume BalmIDMAN

Van Gils For HerVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

3.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 37%Had 31%Want 31%

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

15%Love

23%Like

31%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

citrus65%

woody56%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

coconut61%

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

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

Top20-30 mins

GingerBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberosePeachCoconutOrange BlossomJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwood

Category winnerVan Gils For HerLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,570

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

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Van Gils For Her is a bright and comforting oriental floral perfume built on a lively contrast of crisp citrus and creamy petals. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of mandarin orange, zesty bergamot, and spicy ginger, offering an immediate touch of sparkle that feels clean and fresh. As the scent develops…

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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 Van Gils For Her?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 1–1. Perfume Balm is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Van Gils For Her is rated 3.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Perfume Balm for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Van Gils For Her for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Perfume Balm or Van Gils For Her?

They last about the same: Perfume Balm 60/100, Van Gils For Her 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Perfume Balm or Van Gils For Her?

Projection is very close: Perfume Balm 50/100, Van Gils For Her 50/100 for sillage.

Do Perfume Balm and Van Gils For Her smell similar?

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

Is Perfume Balm or Van Gils For Her better for summer or winter?

Perfume Balm suits daytime wear; Van Gils For Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perfume Balm and Van Gils For Her?

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. Van Gils For Her has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Peach, Coconut and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.