Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Il Belle

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Absolute

Miraculum

3.7030 votes

Rank #39,653 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Il Belle

ILMIN Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #68,018 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Absolute
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Il Belle
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Absolute1/2

Il Belle1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteMiraculum

Il BelleILMIN Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 44%Had 17%Want 39%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

23%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIl Belle

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity88%

sweet77%

aromatic65%

rose53%

floral42%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantLemonGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

RaspberryChamomileRose

Base

CitronAmbergrisPatchouli

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamotGeraniumPear

Heart

RoseJasmineBlack PepperCorianderPeach

Base

PatchouliWhite MuskVanillaAmberRaspberryBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Grapefruit, Raspberry and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer80

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,653

PerfumerMaja Hyży

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,018

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute by Miraculum opens with bright lemon and tart black currant spiked with pink pepper. The energetic citrus top rapidly settles into a calm heart of chamomile and soft rose, balancing fruitiness with dry herbal notes. As the scent dries down, citron merges with patchouli and clean ambergris to create a subtle e…

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Il Belle by ILMIN Parfums is a bright fruity floral that opens on tart black currant and citrus, then settles into a rosy, jasmine heart with a peppery lift. The base turns smoother and sweeter, with patchouli, musk, vanilla, amber and a raspberry-benzoin warmth. If you like modern fruity florals that feel clean yet s…

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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, Absolute or Il Belle?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Absolute is rated 3.70/5 from 30 votes; Il Belle is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Absolute for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Il Belle for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Il Belle?

Il Belle lasts longest (Il Belle 100/100, Absolute 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Il Belle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Grapefruit, Raspberry and Rose.

Is Absolute or Il Belle better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Il Belle?

Absolute has top notes of Black Currant, Lemon, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Raspberry, Chamomile and Rose, a base of Citron, Ambergris and Patchouli. Il Belle has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Black Pepper and Coriander, a base of Patchouli, White Musk, Vanilla and Amber.