Belle vs Summer 1872
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories.
BelleChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Summer 1872Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Belle2/5
Summer 18723/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Belle
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Summer 1872
- Sillage & projection
- Summer 1872
- Value for money
- Summer 1872
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Belle
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BelleToccaSummer 1872Alexandria FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 163 votes
Have 49%Had 10%Want 40%
3.73/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%
Category winnerBelleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate24%Love
40%Like
26%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
163 votes
40%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySummer 1872
SillageSummer 1872
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSummer 1872Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral88%
musky77%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy53%
green42%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
amber69%
floral61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PetitgrainBergamot
Heart
Freesia
Base
Musk
Top
PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg
Heart
JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen
Base
MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Freesia and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall16
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall25
Winter25
Day100
Night13
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,609
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews26
Overall rank#55,340
PerfumerHany Hafez
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBelleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTocca Belle opens with a crisp splash of bergamot and leafy petitgrain, giving off a clean, soapy vibe that mimics high-end laundry powder. On skin, it quickly softens as green freesia blooms, shifting the scent from a sharp citrus start to a delicate, powdery floral. The base settles into a quiet, warm musk that stay…
Reviews →Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…
Reviews →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, Belle or Summer 1872?
Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories. Belle is rated 3.79/5 from 163 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Belle for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Belle or Summer 1872?
Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Belle 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Belle or Summer 1872?
Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, Belle 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Belle and Summer 1872 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Freesia and Musk.
Is Belle or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?
Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Belle and Summer 1872?
Belle has top notes of Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Musk. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.
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