Fragrance comparison

Believes in You vs Detroit

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Believes in You

IKKS

4.333 votes

Rank #60,996 CitrusCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Detroit

Superdry

3.1825 votes

Rank #23,219 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Detroit takes 3 of 4 categories.

Believes in You
Choose it for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Detroit
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Believes in You1/4

Detroit3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Believes in YouIKKS

DetroitSuperdry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

3.18/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 54%Had 21%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

22%Love

17%Like

22%Ok

28%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityDetroit

SillageBelieves in You

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value88

Category winnerDetroitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

cinnamon90%

warm spicy80%

musky70%

powdery60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

amber91%

woody83%

fruity74%

musky65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, musky 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

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamotPepper

Heart

AppleFir

Base

Iso E SuperAmberTonka BeanCedar

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

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter38

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men70

Unisex10

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,996

PerfumerJennifer Riley

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,219

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerDetroitHigher 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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Detroit by Superdry is a woody, citrus-forward fragrance designed for daily wear. It opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and mandarin before shifting into a base of cedar and amber. This approachable, clean scent works well for casual situations, making it a functional choice for someone who wants a straightforwar…

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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 Detroit?

Detroit takes 3 of 4 categories. Believes in You is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Detroit is rated 3.18/5 from 25 votes. Choose Believes in You for a citrus and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Detroit for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Believes in You or Detroit?

Detroit lasts longest (Detroit 55/100, Believes in You 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Believes in You or Detroit?

Believes in You projects furthest (Believes in You 56/100, Detroit 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Believes in You and Detroit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pepper.

Is Believes in You or Detroit better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Believes in You and Detroit?

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. Detroit has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Apple and Fir, a base of Iso E Super, Amber, Tonka Bean and Cedar.