A La Francaise vs Be Bop
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
A La FrancaiseChoose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Be BopChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
A La Francaise3/7
Be Bop3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Be Bop
- Community sentiment
- Be Bop
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Be Bop
- Value for money
- A La Francaise
- Versatility
- A La Francaise
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A La Francaise
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A La FrancaisePrincesse Marina De BourbonBe BopKeslingWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 92 votes
Have 42%Had 22%Want 37%
4.21/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 31%Had 20%Want 49%
Category winnerBe BopRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
45%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
92 votes
34%Love
55%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerBe BopMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageBe Bop
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA La FrancaiseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
earthy92%
green84%
fruity77%
patchouli69%
mossy61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
yellow floral84%
floral77%
green69%
white floral61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Black CurrantPatchouliGalbanumoak mossRoseIris
No top / heart / base split published
Top
GalbanumBergamotBlack CurrantLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen
Heart
Ylang-YlangPeachTuberoseMimosaMangoJasmineOsmanthusOrris Root
Base
White HoneyVetiverPatchouliMuskoak moss
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Patchouli, Galbanum and oak moss. Durations are only published for A La Francaise, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer38
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night50
Spring73
Summer55
Fall100
Winter9
Day100
Night45
Category winnerA La FrancaiseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,925
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#18,928
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerA La FrancaiseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA La Francaise by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a traditional green chypre built on earthy oak moss, sharp galbanum, and dark patchouli. First launched in 1998, it skips modern sugary fruit in favor of a brisk, bitter opening smoothed out by powdery iris, velvety rose, and a touch of tart black currant. The overall p…
Reviews →Be Bop by Kesling is a striking chypre floral for women, centered on a dense, honeyed heart of exotic fruits and yellow florals. Launched in 1991, it offers a sophisticated, non-candy sweetness balanced by green galbanum and earthy oakmoss. It is a distinct choice for those who appreciate vintage-style compositions wi…
Reviews →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, A La Francaise or Be Bop?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. A La Francaise is rated 4.04/5 from 92 votes; Be Bop is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose A La Francaise for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Be Bop for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, A La Francaise or Be Bop?
They last about the same: A La Francaise 73/100, Be Bop 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, A La Francaise or Be Bop?
Be Bop projects furthest (Be Bop 74/100, A La Francaise 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A La Francaise and Be Bop smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and green accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Patchouli, Galbanum and oak moss.
Is A La Francaise or Be Bop better for summer or winter?
For summer, Be Bop is the stronger pick. For winter, A La Francaise is the stronger pick. A La Francaise suits daytime wear; Be Bop suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A La Francaise and Be Bop?
A La Francaise features Black Currant, Patchouli, Galbanum, oak moss and Rose. Be Bop has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Peach, Tuberose and Mimosa, a base of White Honey, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.
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