Fragrance comparison

Belsize Beat vs Provence

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Belsize Beat

And Other Stories

4.673 votes

Rank #39,023 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Provence

Mendes Perfumes

3.7512 votes

Rank #44,463 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Belsize Beat takes 2 of 4 categories.

Belsize Beat
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Provence
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Belsize Beat2/4

Provence1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Provence
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Belsize Beat
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Belsize Beat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Belsize BeatAnd Other Stories

ProvenceMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 21%Want 59%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 19%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

42%Love

8%Like

42%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityProvence

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value53

Category winnerBelsize BeatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

floral84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

woody100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

violet77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonCardamomKumquat

Heart

Apple BlossomVioletWater Lily

Base

VetiverSandalwoodWhite Leather

Top

BergamotCardamomLemon

Heart

VioletSandalwoodBlack PepperLavender

Base

VetiverMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, Violet 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

No season votes yet

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,023

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,463

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBelsize BeatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Belsize Beat by And Other Stories delivers a sharp, citrus-forward opening centered on lemon and kumquat. As it settles, apple blossom and violet provide a clean, aromatic heart. This scent sits comfortably on the skin, grounded by vetiver and white leather. It offers a bright, office-appropriate profile that thrives …

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Provence by Mendes Perfumes opens with a sharp snap of bergamot, lemon, and cardamom. The scent quickly settles into a powdery violet heart backed by black pepper and clean lavender. Dry sandalwood, vetiver, and musk form a clean wood foundation built for office suits and crisp spring mornings. Perfumer Vincent Ricord…

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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, Belsize Beat or Provence?

Belsize Beat takes 2 of 4 categories. Belsize Beat is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Provence is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Belsize Beat for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Provence for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Belsize Beat or Provence?

Provence lasts longest (Provence 63/100, Belsize Beat 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Belsize Beat or Provence?

Projection is very close: Belsize Beat 50/100, Provence 50/100 for sillage.

Do Belsize Beat and Provence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Belsize Beat or Provence better for summer or winter?

Provence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Belsize Beat and Provence?

Belsize Beat has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom and Kumquat, heart notes of Apple Blossom, Violet and Water Lily, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and White Leather. Provence has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Sandalwood, Black Pepper and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli.