Fragrance comparison

Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete vs Paris – Biarritz

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,103 ratings analysed

Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete

Sonia Rykiel

3.7781 votes

Rank #18,796 CitrusWhite Floral

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69%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Paris – Biarritz

Chanel

4.041,022 votes

Rank #33,475 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris – Biarritz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Paris – Biarritz
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete3/7

Paris – Biarritz4/7

Ratings & consensus: Paris – Biarritz
Community sentiment: Paris – Biarritz
Longevity: Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete
Sillage & projection: Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete
Value for money: Paris – Biarritz
Versatility: Paris – Biarritz
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Belle en Rykiel Eau de ToilleteSonia Rykiel

Paris – BiarritzChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 38%Had 39%Want 23%

4.04/ 5 · 1,022 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerParis – BiarritzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

59%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

81 votes

32%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,022 votes

Category winnerParis – BiarritzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBelle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete

SillageBelle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value31

Category winnerParis – BiarritzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

green83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match69%Closely related · both citrus, green and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleYuzuTangerineLemonGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomRose

Base

MuskAmberIncensePatchouli

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBergamotLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliGreen NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base3-5 hrs

White MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Lemon, Grapefruit and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Paris – Biarritz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Category winnerParis – BiarritzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men6

Unisex55

Women39

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#33,475

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBelle en Rykiel Eau de ToilleteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sonia Rykiel launched Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toilette as a brighter, citrus-forward sibling to the original EDP. The opening hits with sharp grapefruit, tart green apple, and sour yuzu. As the citrus sparkle mellows, lavender and lily-of-the-valley introduce a clean floral center. The dry-down takes an unexpected tur…

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Chanel Paris - Biarritz captures the brisk, refreshing atmosphere of the Basque coastline with an exhilarating splash of sun-drenched citrus. The initial spray delivers juicy Sicilian tangerine, tart grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that instantly wake up the senses. As the bright opening softens, delicate neroli an…

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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, Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete or Paris – Biarritz?

Paris – Biarritz takes 4 of 7 categories. Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete is rated 3.77/5 from 81 votes; Paris – Biarritz is rated 4.04/5 from 1,022 votes. Choose Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Paris – Biarritz for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete or Paris – Biarritz?

Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete lasts longest (Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete 58/100, Paris – Biarritz 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete or Paris – Biarritz?

Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete projects furthest (Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete 53/100, Paris – Biarritz 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete and Paris – Biarritz smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and white floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Lemon, Grapefruit and Bergamot.

Is Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete or Paris – Biarritz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris – Biarritz is the stronger pick. Paris – Biarritz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete and Paris – Biarritz?

Belle en Rykiel Eau de Toillete has top notes of Green Apple, Yuzu, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Incense and Patchouli. Paris – Biarritz has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Green Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk and Patchouli.