Fragrance comparison

Believes in You vs Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Believes in You

IKKS

4.333 votes

Rank #60,996 CitrusCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag

Sergio Nero

3.3312 votes

Rank #59,038 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Believes in You
Choose it for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Believes in You2/4

Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Believes in You
Sillage & projection: Believes in You
Value for money: Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Believes in YouIKKS

Admiral Andreyevskiy FlagSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

3.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 29%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityBelieves in You

SillageBelieves in You

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAdmiral Andreyevskiy FlagBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

cinnamon90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

powdery60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

CinnamonPepper

Base3 to 5 hours

White MuskCedarVanila

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

CardamomPepperLavender

Base

VetiverCedarSpicy Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pepper. Durations are only published for Believes in You, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,996

PerfumerJennifer Riley

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAdmiral Andreyevskiy FlagHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Believes in You by IKKS opens with an energetic splash of mandarin orange, sharp grapefruit, and bergamot. This brisk citrus burst quickly meets a warm, lively core of cinnamon and cracked pepper, giving the composition a clean yet spicy pulse. As the brightness settles on skin, a smooth foundation of cedar, white mus…

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Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag by Sergio Nero is a straightforward woody spicy fragrance for men. It leads with a sharp, bright burst of bergamot and grapefruit, creating a crisp opening that feels built for high-heat summer days. The scent settles into a light, aromatic heart with touches of lavender and cardamom, providi…

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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, Believes in You or Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Believes in You is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag is rated 3.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Believes in You for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Believes in You or Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag?

They last about the same: Believes in You 52/100, Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Believes in You or Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag?

Believes in You projects furthest (Believes in You 56/100, Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Believes in You and Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pepper.

Is Believes in You or Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag better for summer or winter?

Believes in You suits day or night wear; Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Believes in You and Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag?

Believes in You has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon and Pepper, a base of White Musk, Cedar and Vanila. Admiral Andreyevskiy Flag has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamom, Pepper and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Spicy Notes.