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Bel Air vs Fleurissimo

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

Updated 989 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bel Air takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Bel Air

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

  • Fleurissimo

    Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bel Air4/7
Fleurissimo3/7
Ratings & consensus
Fleurissimo
Community sentiment
Fleurissimo
Longevity
Fleurissimo
Sillage & projection
Bel Air
Value for money
Bel Air
Versatility
Bel Air
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bel Air

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bel AirMolinard
FleurissimoCreed
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.73/ 5 · 185 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
4.03/ 5 · 804 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerFleurissimoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
54%Like
16%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

185 votes

38%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

804 votes

Category winnerFleurissimoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityFleurissimo

SillageBel Air

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value26
Category winnerBel AirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
woody69%
yellow floral61%
tuberose100%
white floral90%
citrus80%
rose70%
animalic60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeCassisPink PepperNutmeg
Heart
MimosaJasmineMagnoliaTuberoseNeroliMay RoseViolet LeavesOrris
Base
LotusAmberSandalwoodCedarVanillaMusk
Top20-30 mins
BergamotViolet LeavesMandarin Orange
Heart3-4 hrs
TuberoseRoseJasmineYlang-YlangNeroli
Base6-8 hrs
OrrisCedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Fleurissimo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer70
Fall0
Winter38
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day100
Night27
Category winnerBel AirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex1
Women99
Men3
Unisex9
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#28,391

PerfumerJames Henry Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBel AirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Bel Air is a bright, breezy floral Eau de Toilette that feels like walking through a sunny garden in southern France. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, sparkling bergamot, and a tart splash of cassis, giving you an immediate burst of fresh energy. As it settles, fluffy yellow mimosa, sweet jasmine, and aqu…

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Creed Fleurissimo opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, green violet leaves, and tangy mandarin orange that feels like walking into a florist shop first thing in the morning. As the crisp opening settles, a bouquet of creamy tuberose, dewy Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang, and sweet jasmine emerges on warm skin. The base f…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bel Air or Fleurissimo?

Bel Air takes 4 of 7 categories. Bel Air is rated 3.73/5 from 185 votes; Fleurissimo is rated 4.03/5 from 804 votes. Choose Bel Air for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Fleurissimo for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bel Air or Fleurissimo?

They last about the same: Fleurissimo 62/100, Bel Air 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bel Air or Fleurissimo?

Bel Air projects furthest (Bel Air 60/100, Fleurissimo 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bel Air and Fleurissimo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is Bel Air or Fleurissimo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bel Air is the stronger pick. For winter, Bel Air is the stronger pick. Fleurissimo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bel Air and Fleurissimo?

Bel Air has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Magnolia and Tuberose, a base of Lotus, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedar. Fleurissimo has top notes of Bergamot, Violet Leaves and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris, Cedar and Sandalwood.

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