Fragrance comparison

BE-ST vs Belle Fleur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 104 ratings analysed

2 wins

BE-ST

Sergio Tacchini

3.3295 votes

Rank #32,246 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Belle Fleur

Mistral

4.009 votes

Rank #40,502 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

BE-ST takes 2 of 3 categories.

BE-ST
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Belle Fleur
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

BE-ST2/3

Belle Fleur0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: BE-ST
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: BE-ST

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BE-STSergio Tacchini

Belle FleurMistral

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

7%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

34%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBE-ST

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

floral92%

rose84%

woody77%

powdery69%

violet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotGreen Apple

Heart

LilacPeonyPink PepperJasmine

Base

MuskVetiver

Top

BlackberryBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

CranberryPeonyVioletRose

Base

MuskVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Peony and Musk. 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

Summer53

Fall21

Winter11

Day100

Night15

Spring20

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

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#32,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#40,502

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBE-STHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BE-ST by Sergio Tacchini is a floral fragrance tailored for younger women. It opens with bright black currant and crisp green apple, evolving into a bouquet of peony and lilac. The dry-down relies on a base of creamy musk and earthy vetiver. This light scent provides a gentle, everyday experience suitable for casual w…

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Belle Fleur opens with tangy blackberry, black currant, and cranberry, then softens into peony, rose, and violet over a clean woody musk base. It usually reads fresh, fruity, and feminine rather than syrupy. This suits someone who wants an easy summer floral with a youthful feel. Expect a lighter presence overall, th…

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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, BE-ST or Belle Fleur?

BE-ST takes 2 of 3 categories. BE-ST is rated 3.32/5 from 95 votes; Belle Fleur is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose BE-ST for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Belle Fleur for a fruity and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, BE-ST or Belle Fleur?

They last about the same: BE-ST 50/100, Belle Fleur 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, BE-ST or Belle Fleur?

BE-ST projects furthest (BE-ST 54/100, Belle Fleur 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BE-ST and Belle Fleur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Peony and Musk.

Is BE-ST or Belle Fleur better for summer or winter?

BE-ST suits daytime wear; Belle Fleur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BE-ST and Belle Fleur?

BE-ST has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Green Apple, heart notes of Lilac, Peony, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Vetiver. Belle Fleur has top notes of Blackberry, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Cranberry, Peony, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.