Fragrance comparison

A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park vs Bealtaine

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park

Strangers Parfumerie

3.87158 votes

Rank #9,229 Yellow FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Bealtaine

Alkemia Perfumes

3.867 votes

Rank #47,026 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bealtaine takes 2 of 3 categories.

A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Bealtaine
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park1/3

Bealtaine2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bealtaine
Sillage & projection: Bealtaine
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde ParkStrangers Parfumerie

BealtaineAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 73%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

37%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

158 votes

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBealtaine

SillageBealtaine

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

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

floral77%

honey69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

floral65%

fresh48%

aquatic30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MimosaHoneyOrris RootNarcissusHeliotropePeachApple BlossomMuskOrange BlossomBroomGorseVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

PearQuinceApple BlossomHawthornVanillaGorseWhite AmberHeliotropeMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Apple Blossom, Musk and Gorse. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,229

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#47,026

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerA Sorta Fairytale In Hyde ParkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park opens with a dense burst of yellow mimosa petals and sharp green narcissus stem. As the golden pollen settles, rich honey and soft heliotrope wrap around dusty orris root on skin. It feels bright yet heavy, built for cool spring mornings and crisp park walks.

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Bealtaine by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Bealtaine was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park or Bealtaine?

Bealtaine takes 2 of 3 categories. A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park is rated 3.87/5 from 158 votes; Bealtaine is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Bealtaine for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park or Bealtaine?

Bealtaine lasts longest (Bealtaine 80/100, A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park or Bealtaine?

Projection is very close: Bealtaine 58/100, A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park 56/100 for sillage.

Do A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park and Bealtaine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Apple Blossom, Musk and Gorse.

Is A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park or Bealtaine better for summer or winter?

Bealtaine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park and Bealtaine?

A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park features Mimosa, Honey, Orris Root, Narcissus and Heliotrope. Bealtaine features Pear, Quince, Apple Blossom, Hawthorn and Vanilla.