Fragrance comparison

X Version vs Balinesque

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

4 wins

X Version

Just Jack

3.9624 votes

Rank #23,580 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Balinesque

Olibere Parfums

3.72137 votes

Rank #17,965 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

X Version takes 4 of 5 categories.

X Version
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Balinesque
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

X Version4/5

Balinesque1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

X VersionJust Jack

BalinesqueOlibere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 60%Had 6%Want 35%

3.72/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%

Category winnerX VersionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

29%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

137 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityX Version

SillageX Version

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value41

Category winnerX VersionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerPink PepperCardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacOrrisHedione

Base

CinnamonVetiverMoss

Top

BambooCardamomCuminGingerCinnamon

Heart

OrchidJasmine SambacSea waterGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMyrrhMuskHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Jasmine Sambac and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer69

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer98

Fall50

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men11

Unisex54

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#17,965

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerBalinesqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Just Jack X Version offers a dry, spicy experience built around cardamom and earthy vetiver. This fragrance brings a sharp, woody profile that suits cool autumn mornings and casual office wear. While the starting spray feels sharp and synthetic, the fragrance soon settles into a warm, mossy dry-down that punches far a…

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Balinesque opens with a wet, green snap of bamboo sap and grated ginger, mimicking the humid air of an Indonesian rainforest. As it warms on your skin, a salty marine breeze cuts through the initial spice, bringing a soft bouquet of orchid and jasmine sambac to the surface. It is a complex, watery wood fragrance that …

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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, X Version or Balinesque?

X Version takes 4 of 5 categories. X Version is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; Balinesque is rated 3.72/5 from 137 votes. Choose X Version for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Balinesque for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, X Version or Balinesque?

X Version lasts longest (X Version 73/100, Balinesque 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, X Version or Balinesque?

Projection is very close: X Version 60/100, Balinesque 58/100 for sillage.

Do X Version and Balinesque smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Jasmine Sambac and Cinnamon.

Is X Version or Balinesque better for summer or winter?

X Version suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in X Version and Balinesque?

X Version has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orris and Hedione, a base of Cinnamon, Vetiver and Moss. Balinesque has top notes of Bamboo, Cardamom, Cumin and Ginger, heart notes of Orchid, Jasmine Sambac, Sea water and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Myrrh and Musk.