Fragrance comparison

1912 vs Bellaya

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

1912

Aromas de Salazar

4.605 votes

Rank #45,442 AmberPowdery

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Bellaya

Gris Montaigne Paris

—0 votes

Rank #69,565 CitrusPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1912 takes 1 of 1 categories.

1912
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bellaya
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring.

19121/1

Bellaya0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1912

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1912Aromas de Salazar

BellayaGris Montaigne Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

patchouli69%

musky61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian LemonBergamotJasmine

Heart

Orange BlossomRose de MaiHeliotropeTuberoseHyacinthVioletIris

Base

Siam BenzoinLabdanumVanillaStyraxAmberResinOpoponaxIndian Sandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

Italian LemonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

White MuskVanilla

Base3 to 5 hours

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesItalian Lemon, Bergamot, Vanilla and Amber. Durations are only published for Bellaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,442

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1912Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1912 by Aromas de Salazar opens with sharp Italian lemon and bergamot before settling into a thick floral heart of tuberose, iris, and hyacinth. The base rests on warm labdanum, Siam benzoin, and opoponax resin. It suits cool spring evenings and formal autumn gatherings when you want a rich floral amber that clings to…

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Bellaya by Gris Montaigne Paris is a versatile unisex fragrance built around a contrast of sparkling citrus and warm, sweet resins. The scent opens with a lively splash of Italian lemon and bergamot, delivering a crisp burst that feels like freshly grated citrus zest. As the initial sharpness softens, white musk and v…

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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.

Do 1912 and Bellaya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Italian Lemon, Bergamot, Vanilla and Amber.

Is 1912 or Bellaya better for summer or winter?

1912 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1912 and Bellaya?

1912 has top notes of Italian Lemon, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Heliotrope and Tuberose, a base of Siam Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla and Styrax. Bellaya has top notes of Italian Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of White Musk and Vanilla, a base of Patchouli and Amber.