Fragrance comparison

Beloved vs My Sweetie

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

2 wins

Beloved

Prince Matchabelli

4.2313 votes

Rank #39,275 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

My Sweetie

Ayliroma

3.008 votes

Rank #60,887 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Beloved takes 2 of 3 categories.

Beloved
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
My Sweetie
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Beloved2/3

My Sweetie1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: My Sweetie
Sillage & projection: Beloved
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Beloved

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BelovedPrince Matchabelli

My SweetieAyliroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 10%Had 20%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMy Sweetie

SillageBeloved

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli91%

yellow floral83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

musky56%

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliYlang-YlangSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLemongrassCardamomPineapple

Heart

JasmineRoseYlang-YlangIris

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Beloved, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#60,887

PerfumerAli Habibi

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBelovedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Beloved by Prince Matchabelli is a vintage floral woody musk fragrance for women first released in 1950. The profile builds on a classic base of creamy sandalwood and earthy patchouli, brightened by lush ylang-ylang and softened with warm musk. Accords of balsamic sweetness, powdery textures, and warm spice give it th…

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My Sweetie opens with a bright mix of bergamot, lemongrass, cardamom and pineapple, then settles into a softer floral heart with jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and iris. The dry-down leans woody, musky and vanilla-powdery, so it reads warmer and smoother after the citrus lift fades. It may suit someone who likes fresh spi…

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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, Beloved or My Sweetie?

Beloved takes 2 of 3 categories. Beloved is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; My Sweetie is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Beloved for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose My Sweetie for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Beloved or My Sweetie?

My Sweetie lasts longest (My Sweetie 44/100, Beloved 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Beloved or My Sweetie?

Beloved projects furthest (Beloved 83/100, My Sweetie 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beloved and My Sweetie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Beloved or My Sweetie better for summer or winter?

Beloved suits evening wear; My Sweetie suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Beloved and My Sweetie?

Beloved features Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Musk. My Sweetie has top notes of Bergamot, Lemongrass, Cardamom and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.