Fragrance comparison

Hasu-no-Hana vs La Belle Helene

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,180 ratings analysed

6 wins

Hasu-no-Hana

Grossmith

4.55326 votes

Rank #2,101 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

La Belle Helene

MDCI Parfums

3.97854 votes

Rank #2,448 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hasu-no-Hana takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hasu-no-Hana
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
La Belle Helene
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Hasu-no-Hana6/7

La Belle Helene1/7

Ratings & consensus: Hasu-no-Hana
Community sentiment: Hasu-no-Hana
Longevity: Hasu-no-Hana
Sillage & projection: Hasu-no-Hana
Value for money: La Belle Helene
Versatility: Hasu-no-Hana
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hasu-no-Hana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hasu-no-HanaGrossmith

La Belle HeleneMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 326 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

3.97/ 5 · 854 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerHasu-no-HanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

326 votes

43%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

685 votes

Category winnerHasu-no-HanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityHasu-no-Hana

SillageHasu-no-Hana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value37

Category winnerLa Belle HeleneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

aromatic69%

yellow floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 to 60 minutes

BergamotBitter Orange

Heart3 to 5 hours

oak mossYlang-YlangIrisJasmineTincture of RoseLotus

Base6 to 10 hours

PatchouliVetyverTonka BeanSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Top

PearTangerineLime (Linden) BlossomAldehydes

Heart

OsmanthusIrisMirabelleYlang-YlangHawthornRose

Base

oak mossSandalwoodLicoriceMuskMyrhhVetiverAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesoak moss, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Hasu-no-Hana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer15

Fall100

Winter67

Day91

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHasu-no-HanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex73

Women20

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,101

PerfumerRichard Melchio

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#2,448

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews74

Category winnerHasu-no-HanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hasu-no-Hana by Grossmith is a classical chypre floral built on a rich, antique structure. The opening delivers a bright burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot, bringing an immediate citrus clarity that quickly introduces the complex floral heart. Lotus, ylang-ylang, iris, and tincture of rose combine with jasmine …

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La Belle Helene is a pear-led floral chypre with a bright aldehydic lift, soft yellow florals, and a mossy, woody base. Reviewers often focus on its realistic juicy pear, polished floral blend, and feminine powdery texture rather than on a heavy dessert sweetness. It suits someone who wants a refined fruity floral wit…

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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, Hasu-no-Hana or La Belle Helene?

Hasu-no-Hana takes 6 of 7 categories. Hasu-no-Hana is rated 4.55/5 from 326 votes; La Belle Helene is rated 3.97/5 from 854 votes. Choose Hasu-no-Hana for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose La Belle Helene for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hasu-no-Hana or La Belle Helene?

Hasu-no-Hana lasts longest (Hasu-no-Hana 79/100, La Belle Helene 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hasu-no-Hana or La Belle Helene?

Hasu-no-Hana projects furthest (Hasu-no-Hana 69/100, La Belle Helene 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hasu-no-Hana and La Belle Helene smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and yellow floral accords. Common notes include oak moss, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Hasu-no-Hana or La Belle Helene better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hasu-no-Hana is the stronger pick. For winter, Hasu-no-Hana is the stronger pick. Hasu-no-Hana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hasu-no-Hana and La Belle Helene?

Hasu-no-Hana has top notes of Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of oak moss, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetyver, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. La Belle Helene has top notes of Pear, Tangerine, Lime (Linden) Blossom and Aldehydes, heart notes of Osmanthus, Iris, Mirabelle and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Licorice and Musk.