Fragrance comparison

Belem vs gs01

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 241 ratings analysed

3 wins

Belem

Clandestine Laboratories

3.9625 votes

Rank #24,256 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

gs01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.65216 votes

Rank #9,432 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belem takes 3 of 7 categories.

Belem
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
gs01
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Belem3/7

gs012/7

Ratings & consensus: Belem
Community sentiment: gs01
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Belem
Versatility: Belem
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: gs01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BelemClandestine Laboratories

gs01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 73%

3.65/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 31%Had 20%Want 49%

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

27%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

Category winnergs01Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBelemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

marine65%

soft spicy56%

green100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

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

BasilGreen NotesBay LeafLimeAfrican Orange FlowerCarrot SeedsGrassPink Pepper

Heart

PeachWater LilyArtemisiaFreesiaJasmineRose

Base

MuskRiceSandalwoodAmberVetiverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Pink Pepper, Bay Leaf and Guaiac Wood. 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

Summer78

Fall52

Winter9

Day100

Night16

Category winnerBelemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

Men6

Unisex69

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,256

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#9,432

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnergs01Higher 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 …

Reviews →

gs01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Chypre Fruity fragrance for women and men. gs01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen. Top notes are Basil, Green Notes, Bay Leaf, Lime, African Orange Flower, Carrot Seeds, Grass, Pink Pepper and Magnolia; middle notes are Peach, Water Lily, Artemisia,…

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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 gs01?

Belem takes 3 of 7 categories. Belem is rated 3.96/5 from 25 votes; gs01 is rated 3.65/5 from 216 votes. Choose Belem for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose gs01 for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belem or gs01?

They last about the same: Belem 73/100, gs01 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Belem or gs01?

Projection is very close: Belem 57/100, gs01 57/100 for sillage.

Do Belem and gs01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Pink Pepper, Bay Leaf and Guaiac Wood.

Is Belem or gs01 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Belem is the stronger pick. For winter, Belem is the stronger pick. Belem suits daytime wear; gs01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belem and gs01?

Belem features Lime, Sea water, Pink Pepper, Lemongrass and Bay Leaf. gs01 has top notes of Basil, Green Notes, Bay Leaf and Lime, heart notes of Peach, Water Lily, Artemisia and Freesia, a base of Musk, Rice, Sandalwood and Amber.