Fragrance comparison

Bella Basura vs Grain de Sable

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Bella Basura

Haught Parfums

3.003 votes

Rank #69,821 FreshCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Grain de Sable

Nicky Verfaillie

4.1414 votes

Rank #23,297 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grain de Sable takes 2 of 3 categories.

Bella Basura
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grain de Sable
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bella Basura1/3

Grain de Sable2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bella Basura
Sillage & projection: Grain de Sable
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grain de Sable

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bella BasuraHaught Parfums

Grain de SableNicky Verfaillie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

36%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBella Basura

SillageGrain de Sable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

citrus90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

white floral60%

amber50%

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh, green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesGreen GrassTea

Heart

JasmineMelon

Base

OlibanumVetiverMusk

Top

BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Jasmine, Melon and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,821

PerfumerJarekhye Covarrubias

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,297

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerGrain de SableHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bella Basura by Haught Parfums opens with a sharp burst of bitter citrus, crushed green grass, and cool herbal tea. It feels brisk, green, and instantly bracing, much like stepping out into a damp morning garden after a fresh lawn cut. As the tart opening settles on skin, watery melon and clean jasmine soften the edge…

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Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…

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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, Bella Basura or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable takes 2 of 3 categories. Bella Basura is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Bella Basura for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bella Basura or Grain de Sable?

Bella Basura lasts longest (Bella Basura 73/100, Grain de Sable 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bella Basura or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable projects furthest (Grain de Sable 55/100, Bella Basura 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bella Basura and Grain de Sable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Jasmine, Melon and Vetiver.

Is Bella Basura or Grain de Sable better for summer or winter?

Bella Basura suits daytime wear; Grain de Sable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bella Basura and Grain de Sable?

Bella Basura has top notes of Citruses, Green Grass and Tea, heart notes of Jasmine and Melon, a base of Olibanum, Vetiver and Musk. Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.