Fragrance comparison

Belem vs Bon Viveur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 198 ratings analysed

Belem

Clandestine Laboratories

3.9625 votes

Rank #24,256 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Bon Viveur

Naughton & Wilson

3.90173 votes

Rank #6,435 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bon Viveur takes 4 of 7 categories.

Belem
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bon Viveur
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Belem2/7

Bon Viveur4/7

Ratings & consensus: Bon Viveur
Community sentiment: Bon Viveur
Longevity: Belem
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Belem
Versatility: Bon Viveur
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bon Viveur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BelemClandestine Laboratories

Bon ViveurNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 73%

3.90/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerBon ViveurRating 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

25%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

10%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerBon ViveurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBelem

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value55

Category winnerBelemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

marine65%

soft spicy56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top

LemonLemongrassLimeBay LeafBasilMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

ClovePepperGinWatermelon

Base

OakmossHaitian VetiverCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemongrass, Bay Leaf and Basil. Durations are only published for Belem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer83

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Category winnerBon ViveurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,256

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,435

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerBon ViveurHigher 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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Bon Viveur by Naughton and Wilson is a crisp citrus fougere that balances sharp lime and mandarin with gin and a clove heart. It avoids the heavy sweetness found in modern designer releases, offering a clean, sophisticated profile. Ideal for the office or daytime spring outings, this 2021 launch leans into a classic, …

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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 Bon Viveur?

Bon Viveur takes 4 of 7 categories. Belem is rated 3.96/5 from 25 votes; Bon Viveur is rated 3.90/5 from 173 votes. Choose Belem for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bon Viveur for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belem or Bon Viveur?

They last about the same: Belem 73/100, Bon Viveur 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Belem or Bon Viveur?

Projection is very close: Belem 57/100, Bon Viveur 57/100 for sillage.

Do Belem and Bon Viveur smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemongrass, Bay Leaf and Basil.

Is Belem or Bon Viveur better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Belem and Bon Viveur?

Belem features Lime, Sea water, Pink Pepper, Lemongrass and Bay Leaf. Bon Viveur has top notes of Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Clove, Pepper, Gin and Watermelon, a base of Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli.