Fragrance comparison

Beluga vs Reveal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 4,527 ratings analysed

Beluga

Molsheim & Co

4.405 votes

Rank #52,649 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Reveal

Calvin Klein

3.774,522 votes

Rank #31,818 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reveal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Beluga
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Reveal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Beluga1/4

Reveal3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BelugaMolsheim & Co

RevealCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

3.77/ 5 · 4,522 votes

Have 51%Had 25%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

4,522 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityReveal

SillageReveal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value66

Category winnerBelugaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

herbal61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

amber77%

salty69%

iris61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPink PepperBlack PepperSichuan Pepperelemi

Heart

GeraniumLavenderMagnoliaSaltAmbergris

Base

Virginia CedarVetiverPatchouli LeafAmberwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

SaltBlack PepperWhite PepperPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmbergrisIris

Base4 to 6 hours

CashmeranSandalwoodMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper, Salt and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Reveal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring60

Summer77

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,818

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Jean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRevealHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Beluga by Molsheim & Co kicks off with an energetic burst of zesty bergamot, crushed black pepper, and tingling Sichuan pepper, giving you an immediate clean, sharp rush of fresh spice. As the bright opening calms down, crisp lavender and green geranium blend with a subtle mineral splash of salt and warm ambergris. Th…

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Reveal by Calvin Klein takes an unusual approach to warmth by centering on a distinct mineral freshness. The opening combines sea salt with black pepper, white pepper, and pink pepper, giving a dry, savory burst that feels brisk rather than sweet. As the initial spice settles, a heart of ambergris and powdery iris int…

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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, Beluga or Reveal?

Reveal takes 3 of 4 categories. Beluga is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Reveal is rated 3.77/5 from 4,522 votes. Choose Beluga for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Reveal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Beluga or Reveal?

Reveal lasts longest (Reveal 67/100, Beluga 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Beluga or Reveal?

Reveal projects furthest (Reveal 57/100, Beluga 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beluga and Reveal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, Salt and Ambergris.

Is Beluga or Reveal better for summer or winter?

Beluga suits daytime wear; Reveal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Beluga and Reveal?

Beluga has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Magnolia and Salt, a base of Virginia Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli Leaf and Amberwood. Reveal has top notes of Salt, Black Pepper, White Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ambergris and Iris, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.