Fragrance comparison

Betrothal vs Divine Folie

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 158 ratings analysed

5 wins

Betrothal

Grossmith

4.37114 votes

Rank #8,437 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Divine Folie

Jean Patou

4.4344 votes

Rank #39,659 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betrothal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Betrothal
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Divine Folie
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Betrothal5/7

Divine Folie2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BetrothalGrossmith

Divine FolieJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

4.43/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

Category winnerBetrothalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

114 votes

59%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerDivine FolieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityBetrothal

SillageBetrothal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value40

Category winnerDivine FolieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

animalic69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

rose92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both white floral, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Citruses

Heart3 to 5 hours

HeliotropeYlang-YlangRoseAfrican Orange FlowerJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

CivettaVetiverVanille

Top

Ylang-YlangNeroli

Heart

RoseOrris RootVetiverJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

VanilleMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Rose, African Orange Flower and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Betrothal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall69

Winter56

Day100

Night26

Spring42

Summer25

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night100

Category winnerBetrothalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex32

Women68

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,437

PerfumerMélanie Carestia

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#39,659

PerfumerHenri Almeras

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBetrothalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betrothal by Grossmith centers on a balance between bright citrus, traditional florals, and a soft, vintage base. It opens with an unmistakable splash of citruses that quickly yields to a bouquet of heliotrope, rose, African orange flower, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The overall impression is powdery and clean, reminisc…

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Jean Patou Divine Folie is a rare 1933 floral blend that steps back into the golden age of classical perfumery. The scent layers rich, powdery florals over a warm base of vanilla and musk. It offers a vintage alternative to modern sugary scents, making it a great pick for formal evenings in cooler autumn weather.

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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, Betrothal or Divine Folie?

Betrothal takes 5 of 7 categories. Betrothal is rated 4.37/5 from 114 votes; Divine Folie is rated 4.43/5 from 44 votes. Choose Betrothal for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Divine Folie for a white floral and rose character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Betrothal or Divine Folie?

Betrothal lasts longest (Betrothal 74/100, Divine Folie 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Betrothal or Divine Folie?

Betrothal projects furthest (Betrothal 64/100, Divine Folie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betrothal and Divine Folie smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Rose, African Orange Flower and Jasmine.

Is Betrothal or Divine Folie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Betrothal is the stronger pick. For winter, Divine Folie is the stronger pick. Betrothal suits daytime wear; Divine Folie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Betrothal and Divine Folie?

Betrothal has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and African Orange Flower, a base of Civetta, Vetiver and Vanille. Divine Folie has top notes of Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Orris Root, Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Vanille and Musk.