Fragrance comparison

1952 vs Belle Exclusif

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

1952

Shiraz Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #51,951 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Belle Exclusif

Mahogany

4.1712 votes

Rank #51,920 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1952
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Belle Exclusif
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

19523/4

Belle Exclusif1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1952
Sillage & projection: 1952
Value for money: 1952
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Belle Exclusif

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1952Shiraz Parfums

Belle ExclusifMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 3%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

25%Love

67%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity1952

Sillage1952

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winner1952Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh61%

rose100%

floral92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

caramel61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon

Heart

juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk

Top

GrapefruitBergamotCoriander

Heart

Turkish RosePeonyNutmegPeach

Base

CaramelAmberMuskVanillaPraline

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Coriander and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall88

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,920

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBelle ExclusifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1952 by Shiraz Parfums makes a bold entrance with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal thyme, and crisp galbanum. This opening channels the structures of classic aromatic fougeres but twists the format with a distinct cooling sensation. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance develops a salty marine core, support…

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Belle Exclusif opens with bright bergamot and bitter grapefruit, bringing a sharp freshness that quickly softens. Peach and Turkish rose add a delicate, velvety sweetness. It suits daytime spring wear, offering a clean floral scent profile that settles into a cozy praline and musk base on warm skin.

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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, 1952 or Belle Exclusif?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Belle Exclusif is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Belle Exclusif for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1952 or Belle Exclusif?

1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, Belle Exclusif 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1952 or Belle Exclusif?

1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, Belle Exclusif 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1952 and Belle Exclusif smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Coriander and Nutmeg.

Is 1952 or Belle Exclusif better for summer or winter?

1952 suits daytime wear; Belle Exclusif suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1952 and Belle Exclusif?

1952 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of juniper berry, Marine notes, Coriander and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla. Belle Exclusif has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Peony, Nutmeg and Peach, a base of Caramel, Amber, Musk and Vanilla.