Fragrance comparison

BE-ST vs Cleopatra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 118 ratings analysed

BE-ST

Sergio Tacchini

3.3295 votes

Rank #32,246 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Cleopatra

Alexandria Fragrances · 2017

3.6523 votes

Rank #59,039 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cleopatra takes 3 of 5 categories.

BE-ST
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cleopatra
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

BE-ST1/5

Cleopatra3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cleopatra
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cleopatra
Sillage & projection: Cleopatra
Value for money: Tie
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

CleopatraAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%

3.65/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerCleopatraRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCleopatra

SillageCleopatra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

woody92%

citrus84%

musky77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · 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

PatchouliPink PepperGreen AppleBergamotVioletLemon

Heart

SandalwoodStyraxMuskRose

Base

AmberYlang-YlangBlack CurrantPeachLilac

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Green Apple and Lilac. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,039

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched2017

Reviews0

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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Cleopatra is a powdery fruity floral that opens crisp and bright, with green apple, bergamot, lemon, and a touch of pink pepper. As it settles, rose, violet, sandalwood, musk, and amber smooth it out into a soft, polished drydown with a gentle peachy warmth. It suits someone who likes musky florals with a slightly vin…

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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 Cleopatra?

Cleopatra takes 3 of 5 categories. BE-ST is rated 3.32/5 from 95 votes; Cleopatra is rated 3.65/5 from 23 votes. Choose BE-ST for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cleopatra for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, BE-ST or Cleopatra?

Cleopatra lasts longest (Cleopatra 57/100, BE-ST 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BE-ST or Cleopatra?

Cleopatra projects furthest (Cleopatra 58/100, BE-ST 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BE-ST and Cleopatra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Green Apple and Lilac.

Is BE-ST or Cleopatra better for summer or winter?

BE-ST suits daytime wear; Cleopatra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BE-ST and Cleopatra?

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. Cleopatra has top notes of Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Green Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Styrax, Musk and Rose, a base of Amber, Ylang-Ylang, Black Currant and Peach.