Fragrance comparison

BE-ST vs DO ± Washi

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 209 ratings analysed

BE-ST

Sergio Tacchini

3.3295 votes

Rank #29,230 FloralFresh

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23%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

DO ± Washi

UERMI · 2015

3.85114 votes

Rank #17,619 LactonicMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DO ± Washi takes 6 of 7 categories.

BE-ST
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
DO ± Washi
Choose it for a lactonic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

BE-ST1/7

DO ± Washi6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BE-STSergio Tacchini

DO ± WashiUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%

3.85/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerDO ± WashiRating 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

25%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerDO ± WashiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDO ± Washi

SillageDO ± Washi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value41

Category winnerBE-STBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

lactonic100%

musky92%

floral84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral

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

Notes

MilkMuskTonka BeanCashmeranLilacPeony

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLilac, Peony and Musk. Durations are only published for DO ± Washi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall21

Winter11

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer44

Fall49

Winter46

Day100

Night18

Category winnerDO ± WashiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex27

Women70

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 18%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#17,619

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2015

Reviews9

Category winnerDO ± WashiHigher 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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DO ± Washi smells like warm printer paper resting right beside a tall glass of cold milk. Master perfumer Antoine Lie avoided standard confectionery sweetness here. Instead, you get crisp lilac blossoms and sheer peony petals pressed between starched cotton sheets. The cashmeran is unmistakable. It adds a fuzzy, synth…

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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, BE-ST or DO ± Washi?

DO ± Washi takes 6 of 7 categories. BE-ST is rated 3.32/5 from 95 votes; DO ± Washi is rated 3.85/5 from 114 votes. Choose BE-ST for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose DO ± Washi for a lactonic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, BE-ST or DO ± Washi?

DO ± Washi lasts longest (DO ± Washi 63/100, BE-ST 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BE-ST or DO ± Washi?

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

Do BE-ST and DO ± Washi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Lilac, Peony and Musk.

Is BE-ST or DO ± Washi better for summer or winter?

For summer, BE-ST is the stronger pick. For winter, DO ± Washi is the stronger pick. BE-ST suits daytime wear; DO ± Washi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BE-ST and DO ± Washi?

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. DO ± Washi features Milk, Musk, Tonka Bean, Cashmeran and Lilac.