The Stirling balms are less a balm (like Nivea) than a face moisturizing cream. In that respect they are IMHO great for the colder days when your skin is prone to dry out and needs a thicker barrier. Scentwise the strength differs as much as with the splashes, some are heavy on scent some a very light. Beisdes, you can still use the balm on the face and the splash e.g. on the chest like an EdC for a stronger scent if the splash has more scent than the balm.