Fragrance comparison

Apricot Nectar vs Beliefs

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Apricot Nectar

Amouroud

3.8411 votes

Rank #47,996 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Beliefs

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #75,298 Warm SpicySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apricot Nectar takes 2 of 4 categories.

Apricot Nectar
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Beliefs
Choose it for a warm spicy and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money.

Apricot Nectar2/4

Beliefs1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apricot Nectar
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Beliefs
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apricot Nectar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Apricot NectarAmouroud

BeliefsThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 53%Had 5%Want 42%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityApricot Nectar

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBeliefsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

soft spicy92%

woody84%

oud77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperPink PepperOsmanthusBergamotCardamomTea RoseApricotCypriol

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRosePlumOud

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberOrrisMusk

Notes

Pink PepperSandalwoodOsmanthusCardamomSuedeOud

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Osmanthus, Cardamom and Oud. Durations are only published for Beliefs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 38%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#75,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerApricot NectarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apricot Nectar by Amouroud opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and bergamot before settling into a soft, fruity heart. This unisex fragrance balances juicy apricot with jasmine and oud, creating an earthy yet sweet profile. It performs well during crisp spring days and cool autumn evenings, offering a distinctive…

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Beliefs by The Dua Brand pairs lively spice with rich, creamy depth. The initial spray hits with a bright kick of pink pepper and aromatic cardamom. That quick zing settles fast. Within twenty minutes, sweet osmanthus blossoms come alive on skin, bringing a lush, apricot-tinted floral quality. Smooth suede and woody 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Apricot Nectar or Beliefs?

Apricot Nectar lasts longest (Apricot Nectar 85/100, Beliefs 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apricot Nectar or Beliefs?

Projection is very close: Apricot Nectar 75/100, Beliefs 75/100 for sillage.

Do Apricot Nectar and Beliefs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Osmanthus, Cardamom and Oud.

Is Apricot Nectar or Beliefs better for summer or winter?

Apricot Nectar suits day or night wear; Beliefs suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apricot Nectar and Beliefs?

Apricot Nectar has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Osmanthus and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, Jasmine, Rose and Plum, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Orris. Beliefs features Pink Pepper, Sandalwood, Osmanthus, Cardamom and Suede.