Fragrance comparison

Sense vs Balirose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

Sense

Laverne

4.1942 votes

Rank #16,534 White FloralIris

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Balirose

Balint Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #52,535 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Sense
Choose it for a white floral and iris character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Balirose
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sense2/4

Balirose2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SenseLaverne

BaliroseBalint Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 6%Had 18%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBalirose

SillageBalirose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

iris90%

musky80%

powdery70%

citrus60%

woody50%

floral100%

musky92%

fruity84%

rose77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MandarinBlackcurrant

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineIrisOrange BlossomCashmere Wood

Base4-6 hrs

Musk

Top

RhubarbPassionfruitLemon

Heart

RoseMagnoliaSaffronJasmineBlackcurrantIris

Base

MuskAmbretteVanillaCashmere WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Jasmine, Iris and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Sense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall80

Winter64

Day100

Night72

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex0

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,534

PerfumerDalia Izem

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#52,535

PerfumerCsaba Balint

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sense by Laverne is a bright, feminine floral fruity perfume that pairs tart blackcurrant and sparkling mandarin with an airy bouquet of jasmine and orange blossom. Created in 2024 with perfumer Dalia Izem, the fragrance feels like stepping into a sunlit garden while wearing clean linen. As the juicy citrus opening se…

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This floral woody musk opens with a sharp splash of rhubarb and passionfruit, backed by a bright lemon note. As the initial citrus zest fades, the scent settles into a lush heart of rose and magnolia, dusted with a dry hint of saffron and powdery iris. The base is all about smooth comfort, relying on vanilla, ambrette…

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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, Sense or Balirose?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sense is rated 4.19/5 from 42 votes; Balirose is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Sense for a white floral and iris character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Balirose for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sense or Balirose?

Balirose lasts longest (Balirose 73/100, Sense 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sense or Balirose?

Balirose projects furthest (Balirose 67/100, Sense 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sense and Balirose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Iris and Cashmere Wood.

Is Sense or Balirose better for summer or winter?

Sense suits daytime wear; Balirose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sense and Balirose?

Sense has top notes of Mandarin and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Orange Blossom and Cashmere Wood, a base of Musk. Balirose has top notes of Rhubarb, Passionfruit and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Saffron and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambrette, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.