Tom Wolfe #234 vs Balafre Vert
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tom Wolfe #234 takes 3 of 5 categories.
Tom Wolfe #234Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Balafre VertChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Tom Wolfe #2343/5
Balafre Vert2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Tom Wolfe #234
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Balafre Vert
- Sillage & projection
- Balafre Vert
- Value for money
- Tom Wolfe #234
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tom Wolfe #234
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Tom Wolfe #234IlluminumBalafre VertLancômeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%
4.18/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 27%Had 8%Want 64%
Category winnerTom Wolfe #234Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
43%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
55%Love
27%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBalafre Vert
SillageBalafre Vert
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTom Wolfe #234Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
soft spicy69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
woody88%
fresh spicy77%
earthy65%
green53%
mossy42%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotFennel
Heart
GeraniumNeroli
Base
Pine TreeAmber
Top
LavenderGreen NotesCypressBergamotNeroli
Heart
Pine TreeGeraniumSageFernCedarCloves
Base
OakmossVetiverLeatherMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Neroli and Pine Tree. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,392
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#50,877
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTom Wolfe #234Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTom Wolfe #234 is a bright, aromatic woody scent that leans citrusy and green, with a noticeable fennel lift and a clean, outdoorsy base. One wearer even described a fizzy yuzu and lemon-like start, then fennel with fresh greenness and a tea-ish hint. If you like crisp, modern aromatics that stay easy to wear, it is w…
Reviews →Balafre Vert is an old-school green chypre with a sharp aromatic opening, piney herbs in the heart, and a dry mossy leather base. It leans brisk, woody, and earthy rather than soft or sweet. If you enjoy classic masculine scents with oakmoss, vetiver, and a slightly rugged forest feel, this is the part that stands out…
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, Tom Wolfe #234 or Balafre Vert?
Tom Wolfe #234 takes 3 of 5 categories. Tom Wolfe #234 is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Balafre Vert is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes. Choose Tom Wolfe #234 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Balafre Vert for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Tom Wolfe #234 or Balafre Vert?
Balafre Vert lasts longest (Balafre Vert 82/100, Tom Wolfe #234 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tom Wolfe #234 or Balafre Vert?
Balafre Vert projects furthest (Balafre Vert 82/100, Tom Wolfe #234 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tom Wolfe #234 and Balafre Vert smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Neroli and Pine Tree.
Is Tom Wolfe #234 or Balafre Vert better for summer or winter?
Tom Wolfe #234 suits day or night wear; Balafre Vert suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tom Wolfe #234 and Balafre Vert?
Tom Wolfe #234 has top notes of Bergamot and Fennel, heart notes of Geranium and Neroli, a base of Pine Tree and Amber. Balafre Vert has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Geranium, Sage and Fern, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Musk.
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