Fragrance comparison

Belem vs 69

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

Belem

Clandestine Laboratories

3.9625 votes

Rank #24,256 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Christopher Dicas

3.5540 votes

Rank #20,228 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

69 takes 6 of 8 categories.

Belem
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.
69
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Belem2/8

696/8

Ratings & consensus: Belem
Community sentiment: Belem
Longevity: 69
Sillage & projection: 69
Value for money: 69
Versatility: 69
Note pyramid (duration): 69
Fragranxe ranking: 69

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BelemClandestine Laboratories

69Christopher Dicas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 73%

3.55/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 23%Had 12%Want 65%

Category winnerBelemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

48%Love

5%Like

5%Ok

40%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerBelemMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

Longevity69

Sillage69

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value67

Category winner69Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

marine65%

soft spicy56%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LimeSea waterPink PepperLemongrassBay LeafGuaiac WoodCitrusesBergamotBasilClovesJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

RoseSunflowerLily-of-the-ValleyTangerineVanillaCinnamonBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

SuedeelemiJasmineCardamomBay LeafClovesTonka BeanSandalwood

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliGingerCedarCashmere WoodOakmoss

Category winner69Longest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Spring64

Summer45

Fall64

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winner69Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,256

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#20,228

PerfumerChristopher DiCas

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winner69Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belem by Clandestine Laboratories brings together tart lime, aromatic bay leaf, and salty sea water over a steady base of cedar and resins. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and pink pepper, giving the initial spray a bright and peppery kick. As the sharp citrus settles, herbal basil, lemongrass, and warm …

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Christopher Dicas 69 is an intense, unapologetic woody spicy fragrance packed with raw personality. The first spray releases a sharp flash of juicy tangerine, stinging cinnamon bark, and an unusual sunflower accord. It feels dense immediately. As the initial alcoholic solvent settles on warm skin, plush suede and herb…

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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, Belem or 69?

69 takes 6 of 8 categories. Belem is rated 3.96/5 from 25 votes; 69 is rated 3.55/5 from 40 votes. Choose Belem for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 69 for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Belem or 69?

They last about the same: 69 74/100, Belem 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Belem or 69?

69 projects furthest (69 72/100, Belem 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belem and 69 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Cloves and Jasmine.

Is Belem or 69 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Belem is the stronger pick. For winter, 69 is the stronger pick. Belem suits daytime wear; 69 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belem and 69?

Belem features Lime, Sea water, Pink Pepper, Lemongrass and Bay Leaf. 69 has top notes of Rose, Sunflower, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tangerine, heart notes of Suede, elemi, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Ginger, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.