Fragrance comparison

69 Le Parfum vs Belem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

6 wins

69 Le Parfum

Christopher Dicas

4.4445 votes

Rank #8,617 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Belem

Clandestine Laboratories

3.9625 votes

Rank #24,256 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

69 Le Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.

69 Le Parfum
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Belem
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

69 Le Parfum6/8

Belem1/8

Ratings & consensus: 69 Le Parfum
Community sentiment: 69 Le Parfum
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 69 Le Parfum
Value for money: Belem
Versatility: 69 Le Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): 69 Le Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: 69 Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

69 Le ParfumChristopher Dicas

BelemClandestine Laboratories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

3.96/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winner69 Le ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

16%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

48%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winner69 Le ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage69 Le Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBelemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

marine65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VanillaBergamotCinnamonTangerineAmberSunflowerLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Heart3-5 hrs

elemiSuedeSandalwoodClovesCardamomJasmineBay LeafTonka Bean

Base8-12+ hrs

QuinceCashmere WoodOakmossGingerCedar

Notes

LimeSea waterPink PepperLemongrassBay LeafGuaiac WoodCitrusesBergamotBasilClovesJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner69 Le ParfumLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Category winner69 Le ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex59

Women35

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,617

PerfumerChristopher DiCas

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#24,256

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winner69 Le ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christopher Dicas 69 Le Parfum hits the air with a bold punch of sweet cinnamon, dark vanilla, and bitter bergamot. It commands attention immediately. Rather than a light mall cologne, this extrait formulation lays down a dense oil sheen packed with resinous cloves, earthy cedar, and buttery suede. The initial blast f…

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Belem by Clandestine Laboratories brings together tart lime, aromatic bay leaf, and salty sea water over a steady base of cedar and resins. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and pink pepper, giving the initial spray a bright and peppery kick. As the sharp citrus settles, herbal basil, lemongrass, and warm …

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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, 69 Le Parfum or Belem?

69 Le Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. 69 Le Parfum is rated 4.44/5 from 45 votes; Belem is rated 3.96/5 from 25 votes. Choose 69 Le Parfum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Belem for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 69 Le Parfum or Belem?

They last about the same: 69 Le Parfum 73/100, Belem 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 69 Le Parfum or Belem?

69 Le Parfum projects furthest (69 Le Parfum 70/100, Belem 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 69 Le Parfum and Belem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cloves and Jasmine.

Is 69 Le Parfum or Belem better for summer or winter?

For summer, Belem is the stronger pick. For winter, 69 Le Parfum is the stronger pick. 69 Le Parfum suits day or night wear; Belem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 69 Le Parfum and Belem?

69 Le Parfum has top notes of Vanilla, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Tangerine, heart notes of elemi, Suede, Sandalwood and Cloves, a base of Quince, Cashmere Wood, Oakmoss and Ginger. Belem features Lime, Sea water, Pink Pepper, Lemongrass and Bay Leaf.