Fragrance comparison

Flora by Gucci 1966 vs Belle Fleur

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 267 ratings analysed

3 wins

Flora by Gucci 1966

Gucci

4.14258 votes

Rank #8,629 RoseFloral

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Belle Fleur

Mistral

4.009 votes

Rank #38,102 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Flora by Gucci 1966
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Belle Fleur
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Flora by Gucci 19663/3

Belle Fleur0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flora by Gucci 1966
Sillage & projection: Flora by Gucci 1966
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Flora by Gucci 1966

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Flora by Gucci 1966Gucci

Belle FleurMistral

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

258 votes

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFlora by Gucci 1966

SillageFlora by Gucci 1966

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

floral92%

rose84%

woody77%

powdery69%

violet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both rose, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bourbon PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

RosePeony

Base4 to 7 hours

PatchouliVetiverMusk

Top

BlackberryBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

CranberryPeonyVioletRose

Base

MuskVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Peony and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Flora by Gucci 1966, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer62

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night72

Spring20

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#38,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFlora by Gucci 1966Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flora by Gucci 1966 is a chypre floral eau de parfum built around a deep rose and crisp garden florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh bergamot and warm bourbon pepper, creating an immediate spicy lift that avoids sugary fruitiness. In the heart, velvety red rose meets fresh peony petals to produce a dewy…

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Belle Fleur opens with tangy blackberry, black currant, and cranberry, then softens into peony, rose, and violet over a clean woody musk base. It usually reads fresh, fruity, and feminine rather than syrupy. This suits someone who wants an easy summer floral with a youthful feel. Expect a lighter presence overall, th…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Belle Fleur?

Flora by Gucci 1966 takes 3 of 3 categories. Flora by Gucci 1966 is rated 4.14/5 from 258 votes; Belle Fleur is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Flora by Gucci 1966 for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Belle Fleur for a fruity and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Belle Fleur?

Flora by Gucci 1966 lasts longest (Flora by Gucci 1966 68/100, Belle Fleur 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flora by Gucci 1966 or Belle Fleur?

Flora by Gucci 1966 projects furthest (Flora by Gucci 1966 64/100, Belle Fleur 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flora by Gucci 1966 and Belle Fleur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Vetiver.

Is Flora by Gucci 1966 or Belle Fleur better for summer or winter?

Flora by Gucci 1966 suits daytime wear; Belle Fleur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flora by Gucci 1966 and Belle Fleur?

Flora by Gucci 1966 has top notes of Bourbon Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. Belle Fleur has top notes of Blackberry, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Cranberry, Peony, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.