Basile vs La Belle Helene
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Basile takes 6 of 7 categories.
BasileChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
La Belle HeleneChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Basile6/7
La Belle Helene1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Basile
- Community sentiment
- Basile
- Longevity
- Basile
- Sillage & projection
- Basile
- Value for money
- Basile
- Versatility
- Basile
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Belle Helene
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BasileBasileLa Belle HeleneMDCI ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 47%Had 15%Want 38%
3.97/ 5 · 854 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerBasileRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
154 votes
43%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
685 votes
Category winnerBasileMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBasile
SillageBasile
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBasileBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
cinnamon69%
earthy61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
floral84%
yellow floral77%
woody69%
fresh61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CloveTangerineCinnamonYlang-YlangAfrican Orange Flower
Heart
IrisRoseTuberoseJasmine
Base
Sandalwoodoak mossAmberPatchouli
Top
PearTangerineLime (Linden) BlossomAldehydes
Heart
OsmanthusIrisMirabelleYlang-YlangHawthornRose
Base
oak mossSandalwoodLicoriceMuskMyrhhVetiverAmberVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris 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 seasonSpring71
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBasileMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,468
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,542
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews74
Category winnerLa Belle HeleneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBasile is an overlooked 1980s classic that delivers a dense, spice-laden orange blossom and ylang-ylang opening before settling into a dry oakmoss and patchouli base. It offers an earthy, retro alternative to modern sugary scents. This fragrance is built for cool weather, wrapping the wearer in a sophisticated, dry wa…
Reviews →La Belle Helene is a pear-led floral chypre with a bright aldehydic lift, soft yellow florals, and a mossy, woody base. Reviewers often focus on its realistic juicy pear, polished floral blend, and feminine powdery texture rather than on a heavy dessert sweetness. It suits someone who wants a refined fruity floral wit…
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, Basile or La Belle Helene?
Basile takes 6 of 7 categories. Basile is rated 4.29/5 from 154 votes; La Belle Helene is rated 3.97/5 from 854 votes. Choose Basile for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose La Belle Helene for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Basile or La Belle Helene?
They last about the same: Basile 74/100, La Belle Helene 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Basile or La Belle Helene?
Basile projects furthest (Basile 67/100, La Belle Helene 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Basile and La Belle Helene smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Rose.
Is Basile or La Belle Helene better for summer or winter?
For summer, Basile is the stronger pick. For winter, Basile is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basile and La Belle Helene?
Basile has top notes of Clove, Tangerine, Cinnamon and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, oak moss, Amber and Patchouli. La Belle Helene has top notes of Pear, Tangerine, Lime (Linden) Blossom and Aldehydes, heart notes of Osmanthus, Iris, Mirabelle and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Licorice and Musk.
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