Fragrance comparison

Belief Black vs Lú Lei

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Belief Black

Marc Joseph

4.0618 votes

Rank #41,168 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Lú Lei

Lú by Ludovica Di Loreto

4.0616 votes

Rank #36,016 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Belief Black
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lú Lei
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Belief Black2/5

Lú Lei2/5

Ratings & consensus: Belief Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lú Lei
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Belief Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lú Lei

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Belief BlackMarc Joseph

Lú LeiLú by Ludovica Di Loreto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 49%Had 2%Want 49%

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 20%Had 11%Want 69%

Category winnerBelief BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLú Lei

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBelief BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral88%

fresh77%

sweet65%

rose53%

animalic42%

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

Peony

Base6-8 hrs

AmberLeatherWhite Musk

Top

Italian MandarinBlack CurrantCalabrian bergamotGrapefruitLemon Blossom

Heart

RaspberryPeonyAppleViolet

Base

VanillaWhite MuskSandalwoodBenzoinPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Raspberry, Peony and Amber. Durations are only published for Belief Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Date 36%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,016

PerfumerPatrick Bodifee

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLú LeiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belief Black by Marc Joseph opens with a tart, juicy rush of black currant and dark raspberry. It wastes no time making an impression. Within minutes, the sharp berry bite settles into a fresh, dewy peony heart that keeps the sweetness from feeling sticky or juvenile. The real backbone arrives in the drydown. A smooth…

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Lú Lei by Lú by Ludovica Di Loreto is a bright floral fruity blend built on a vibrant citrus foundation. Launched in 2015, this composition balances tart black currant and grapefruit with a soft, powdery heart of peony and violet. It sits comfortably on a base of warm vanilla and white musk, making it a reliable pick …

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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, Belief Black or Lú Lei?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Belief Black is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes; Lú Lei is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Belief Black for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lú Lei for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belief Black or Lú Lei?

They last about the same: Lú Lei 67/100, Belief Black 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Belief Black or Lú Lei?

Projection is very close: Belief Black 61/100, Lú Lei 61/100 for sillage.

Do Belief Black and Lú Lei smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Raspberry, Peony and Amber.

Is Belief Black or Lú Lei better for summer or winter?

Belief Black suits evening wear; Lú Lei suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belief Black and Lú Lei?

Belief Black has top notes of Black Currant and Raspberry, heart notes of Peony, a base of Amber, Leather and White Musk. Lú Lei has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Black Currant, Calabrian bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Peony, Apple and Violet, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin.