Fragrance comparison

Alizee vs Betty Barclay

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alizee

Detaille

4.05112 votes

Rank #15,375 Yellow FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Betty Barclay

3.7938 votes

Rank #34,464 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alizee takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alizee
Choose it for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Betty Barclay
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alizee6/7

Betty Barclay1/7

Ratings & consensus: Alizee
Community sentiment: Alizee
Longevity: Alizee
Sillage & projection: Alizee
Value for money: Alizee
Versatility: Betty Barclay
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alizee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlizeeDetaille

Betty BarclayBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

3.79/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 43%Had 25%Want 31%

Category winnerAlizeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

112 votes

24%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerAlizeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAlizee

SillageAlizee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAlizeeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

woody92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

tuberose61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VioletAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodBenzoinVanillePatchouli

Top

PeachCorianderBergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskIncenseCivettaAmberBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Alizee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day100

Night53

Spring69

Summer23

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night80

Category winnerBetty BarclayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex17

Women76

Work 35%Casual 32%Date 24%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,375

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#34,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAlizeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Alizee opens with an invigorating burst of Amalfi lemon, crisp bergamot, and sweet violet petals. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens, revealing a rich floral heart dominated by narcissus, lush ylang-ylang, and orange blossom. A gentle jasmine accord adds classic depth without sharpness. As the sc…

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Betty Barclay by Betty Barclay is an oriental floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1994. It leads with a bright, fruity opening of peach and mandarin orange, which transitions into a lush, tuberose-heavy heart. This scent settles into a warm, woody base of patchouli and sandalwood, creating a classic, approachab…

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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, Alizee or Betty Barclay?

Alizee takes 6 of 7 categories. Alizee is rated 4.05/5 from 112 votes; Betty Barclay is rated 3.79/5 from 38 votes. Choose Alizee for a yellow floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Betty Barclay for a woody and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alizee or Betty Barclay?

Alizee lasts longest (Alizee 71/100, Betty Barclay 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alizee or Betty Barclay?

Alizee projects furthest (Alizee 70/100, Betty Barclay 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alizee and Betty Barclay smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Alizee or Betty Barclay better for summer or winter?

For summer, Betty Barclay is the stronger pick. For winter, Betty Barclay is the stronger pick. Alizee suits daytime wear; Betty Barclay suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alizee and Betty Barclay?

Alizee has top notes of Violet, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vanille and Patchouli. Betty Barclay has top notes of Peach, Coriander, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Incense.