Fragrance comparison

Bealtaine vs A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bealtaine

Alkemia Perfumes

3.867 votes

Rank #47,006 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park

Strangers Parfumerie

3.87158 votes

Rank #9,231 Yellow FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bealtaine takes 2 of 3 categories.

Bealtaine
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bealtaine2/3

A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bealtaine
Sillage & projection: Bealtaine
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BealtaineAlkemia Perfumes

A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde ParkStrangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

3.87/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

32%Love

37%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBealtaine

SillageBealtaine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet83%

floral65%

fresh48%

aquatic30%

yellow floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

floral77%

honey69%

vanilla61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PearQuinceApple BlossomHawthornVanillaGorseWhite AmberHeliotropeMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MimosaHoneyOrris RootNarcissusHeliotropePeachApple BlossomMuskOrange BlossomBroomGorseVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesApple Blossom, Vanilla, Gorse and Heliotrope. 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

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men3

Unisex22

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,006

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,231

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerA Sorta Fairytale In Hyde ParkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bealtaine by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Bealtaine was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park opens with a dense burst of yellow mimosa petals and sharp green narcissus stem. As the golden pollen settles, rich honey and soft heliotrope wrap around dusty orris root on skin. It feels bright yet heavy, built for cool spring mornings and crisp park walks.

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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, Bealtaine or A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park?

Bealtaine takes 2 of 3 categories. Bealtaine is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park is rated 3.87/5 from 158 votes. Choose Bealtaine for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bealtaine or A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park?

Bealtaine lasts longest (Bealtaine 80/100, A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bealtaine or A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park?

Projection is very close: Bealtaine 58/100, A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park 56/100 for sillage.

Do Bealtaine and A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Apple Blossom, Vanilla, Gorse and Heliotrope.

Is Bealtaine or A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park better for summer or winter?

Bealtaine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bealtaine and A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park?

Bealtaine features Pear, Quince, Apple Blossom, Hawthorn and Vanilla. A Sorta Fairytale In Hyde Park features Mimosa, Honey, Orris Root, Narcissus and Heliotrope.