Ho Hang
BalenciagaEau de Toilette1972
Side by side
Ho Hang vs. Eau de Cologne Fraîche
Ho Hang wears longer on skin, while Eau de Cologne Fraîche projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Ho Hang | Eau de Cologne Fraîche | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Cologne |
| Launched | 1972 | 1952 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Raymond Chaillan | Edmond Roudnitska |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Ho Hang
Amber
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Vanilla
Balsamic
Eau de Cologne Fraîche
Citrus
Mossy
Woody
Earthy
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderBergamotBasilOrangeLemon
Lemon Verbena
Heart
RosewoodCarnationGeraniumPatchouliCedar
Rosewood
Base
LabdanumBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk
OakmossVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Ho Hang | Eau de Cologne Fraîche | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This was never the entrance fragrance. It's the one that lingers after everyone else has left. A 1972 Balenciaga that rewards patience, woody-spicy warmth that builds quietly, earned and understated.Ho Hang
It's been copied a thousand times and equaled nowhere. The citrus-moss structure became a blueprint, but this is the source. Wear it and you're wearing the original draft of a classic.Eau de Cologne Fraîche