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Vanderbilt vs Balahé

Vanderbilt and Balahé overlap 61% in notes and accords; 15 notes appear in both. Balahé lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 7.6/10 for Vanderbilt. Balahé projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 7.1/10 for Vanderbilt.

At a glance

VanderbiltBalahé
BrandGloria VanderbiltLéonard
Release year19821983
ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
Rating
6.9/10395 votes
8.4/10204 votes
Longevity
7.6/10
8.5/10
Sillage
7.1/10
7.8/10

When to wear

Seasons
VanderbiltBalahé
Autumn33%37%
Winter29%36%
Spring24%16%
Summer14%11%
Occasions
VanderbiltBalahé
Evening23%33%
Nighttime20%33%
Casual19%15%
Daytime21%11%
Office16%6%

Notes

In both

  • Orange blossom
  • Pineapple
  • Aldehydes
  • Bergamot
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Jasmine
  • Tuberose
  • Rose
  • Orris root
  • Vanilla
  • Civet
  • Vetiver
  • Sandalwood
  • Opoponax
  • Musk

Vanderbilt

Only in this one

  • Green notes
  • Lavender
  • Carnation
  • Cinnamon

Balahé

Only in this one

  • Plum
  • Clary sage
  • Mandarin orange
  • Coriander
  • Aniseed
  • Iris
  • Orchid

Accords

Vanderbilt

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery

Balahé

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Balahé lasts longer: longevity 8.5/10 against 7.6/10 for Vanderbilt.

Which one projects more?

Balahé projects more: sillage 7.8/10 against 7.1/10 for Vanderbilt.

Which one suits winter better?

Balahé suits winter better: winter gets 36% of its season votes, against 29% for Vanderbilt.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 14% of the season votes for Vanderbilt and 11% for Balahé.

Which one is rated higher?

Balahé is rated higher: 8.4/10 against 6.9/10 for Vanderbilt.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Orange blossom, Pineapple, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-ylang, Jasmine, Tuberose, Rose, Orris root, Vanilla, Civet, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Opoponax, Musk.