Fragrance comparison

BE-ST vs Flirt Issimo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

BE-ST

Sergio Tacchini

3.3295 votes

Rank #32,246 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Flirt Issimo

Luciano Soprani

3.5714 votes

Rank #64,108 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flirt Issimo takes 3 of 4 categories.

BE-ST
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Flirt Issimo
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

BE-ST1/4

Flirt Issimo3/4

Ratings & consensus: Flirt Issimo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flirt Issimo
Sillage & projection: Flirt Issimo
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

Flirt IssimoLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%

3.57/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerFlirt IssimoRating 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

21%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFlirt Issimo

SillageFlirt Issimo

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%

sweet92%

woody84%

caramel77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and 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

Top

Black CurrantBlackberryBergamotPineappleMelon

Heart

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRoseLilac

Base

CaramelPralineVetiverMuskIrisSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Lilac and Jasmine. 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

Day100

Night40

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#64,108

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

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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Flirt Issimo by Luciano Soprani captures a sharp, fruity energy that settles into a cozy, caramel-infused gourmand base. Launched in 2006, this fragrance relies on a medley of black currant, blackberry, and pineapple notes to lead, followed by a warm, praline-rich dry-down. It functions best during casual spring days …

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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 Flirt Issimo?

Flirt Issimo takes 3 of 4 categories. BE-ST is rated 3.32/5 from 95 votes; Flirt Issimo is rated 3.57/5 from 14 votes. Choose BE-ST for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Flirt Issimo for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, BE-ST or Flirt Issimo?

Flirt Issimo lasts longest (Flirt Issimo 80/100, BE-ST 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BE-ST or Flirt Issimo?

Flirt Issimo projects furthest (Flirt Issimo 75/100, BE-ST 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BE-ST and Flirt Issimo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Lilac and Jasmine.

Is BE-ST or Flirt Issimo better for summer or winter?

BE-ST suits daytime wear; Flirt Issimo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BE-ST and Flirt Issimo?

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. Flirt Issimo has top notes of Black Currant, Blackberry, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Rose and Lilac, a base of Caramel, Praline, Vetiver and Musk.