Fragrance comparison

Belle Epoque vs Liebe

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

Belle Epoque

Knize

4.5511 votes

Rank #42,231 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Liebe

Babylon Berlin

3.2356 votes

Rank #19,176 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liebe takes 4 of 5 categories.

Belle Epoque
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Liebe
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Belle Epoque1/5

Liebe4/5

Ratings & consensus: Belle Epoque
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Liebe
Sillage & projection: Liebe
Value for money: Liebe
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Liebe

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Belle EpoqueKnize

LiebeBabylon Berlin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

3.23/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 32%

Category winnerBelle EpoqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityLiebe

SillageLiebe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLiebeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

fruity100%

floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApricotPeachPineappleGingerMirabelle PlumBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

LotusMangoVioletRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVanillaPalisander RosewoodAmbergrisCacao PodPatchouliMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantPeach

Heart

RoseJasmineMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Rose. 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

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,176

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerLiebeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belle Epoque by Knize is an intricate floral fruity fragrance that leans into a rich, layered composition. Upon application, it presents a bright mix of apricot, pineapple, and black currant. As it warms on the skin, a massive bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang emerges, grounded by a long-lasting base of sa…

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Liebe by Babylon Berlin presents a fruity and floral experience designed for everyday wear. Opening with bright mandarin orange and black currant, it settles into a soft heart of rose and jasmine. The base of sandalwood and amber provides a gentle, grounded finish, making it a versatile choice for anyone seeking a lig…

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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, Belle Epoque or Liebe?

Liebe takes 4 of 5 categories. Belle Epoque is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Liebe is rated 3.23/5 from 56 votes. Choose Belle Epoque for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Liebe for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Belle Epoque or Liebe?

They last about the same: Liebe 66/100, Belle Epoque 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Belle Epoque or Liebe?

Liebe projects furthest (Liebe 64/100, Belle Epoque 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Belle Epoque and Liebe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

Is Belle Epoque or Liebe better for summer or winter?

Belle Epoque suits day or night wear; Liebe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belle Epoque and Liebe?

Belle Epoque has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Pineapple and Ginger, heart notes of Lotus, Mango, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. Liebe has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.