Fragrance comparison

Creation vs Bel Air

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 760 ratings analysed

5 wins

Creation

Ted Lapidus

3.85575 votes

Rank #4,351 EarthyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Bel Air

Molinard

3.73185 votes

Rank #18,496 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation takes 5 of 7 categories.

Creation
Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Bel Air
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Creation5/7

Bel Air2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CreationTed Lapidus

Bel AirMolinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 575 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerCreationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

575 votes

17%Love

54%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerBel AirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCreation

SillageCreation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCreationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

floral92%

mossy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyCassisNeroliOrris

Heart

CarnationTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeCassisPink PepperNutmeg

Heart

MimosaJasmineMagnoliaTuberoseNeroliMay RoseViolet LeavesOrris

Base

LotusAmberSandalwoodCedarVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCassis, Neroli, Orris and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBel AirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex31

Women64

Men0

Unisex1

Women99

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#18,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCreationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This formulation brings a distinct floral green density that defies contemporary sugary trends. A sharp burst of cassis and soapy neroli gives way to a bitter carnation and heavy tuberose heart, resting on a thick bed of natural moss and warm patchouli. It suits enthusiasts seeking a vintage aesthetic during chilly au…

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Molinard Bel Air is a bright, breezy floral Eau de Toilette that feels like walking through a sunny garden in southern France. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, sparkling bergamot, and a tart splash of cassis, giving you an immediate burst of fresh energy. As it settles, fluffy yellow mimosa, sweet jasmine, and aqu…

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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, Creation or Bel Air?

Creation takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation is rated 3.85/5 from 575 votes; Bel Air is rated 3.73/5 from 185 votes. Choose Creation for a earthy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Bel Air for a floral and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Creation or Bel Air?

Creation lasts longest (Creation 75/100, Bel Air 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation or Bel Air?

Creation projects furthest (Creation 69/100, Bel Air 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation and Bel Air smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Cassis, Neroli, Orris and Tuberose.

Is Creation or Bel Air better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bel Air is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation and Bel Air?

Creation has top notes of Honey, Cassis, Neroli and Orris, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Bel Air has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Magnolia and Tuberose, a base of Lotus, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedar.