Fragrance comparison

Hermina vs Il Belle

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Hermina

Yardley

3.8015 votes

Rank #59,258 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Il Belle

ILMIN Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #67,849 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Hermina
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Il Belle
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Hermina1/2

Il Belle1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HerminaYardley

Il BelleILMIN Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

27%Like

27%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIl Belle

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fruity, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BasilPearRose PetalsBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachHeliotropeFigBlack PepperMyrtle

Base5-7 hrs

AmberPatchouliCedar

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamotGeraniumPear

Heart

RoseJasmineBlack PepperCorianderPeach

Base

PatchouliWhite MuskVanillaAmberRaspberryBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Peach and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Hermina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,258

PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHerminaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yardley Hermina is a crisp, refreshing floral chypre that pairs crunchy green pear and zesty bergamot with a sharp punch of culinary basil. As the bright citrus opening settles, the heart reveals juicy peach, green fig, and gentle rose petals spiced with a dusting of black pepper. The base grounds the fruit with dry c…

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Il Belle by ILMIN Parfums is a bright fruity floral that opens on tart black currant and citrus, then settles into a rosy, jasmine heart with a peppery lift. The base turns smoother and sweeter, with patchouli, musk, vanilla, amber and a raspberry-benzoin warmth. If you like modern fruity florals that feel clean yet s…

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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, Hermina or Il Belle?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Hermina is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes; Il Belle is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hermina for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Il Belle for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hermina or Il Belle?

Il Belle lasts longest (Il Belle 100/100, Hermina 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermina and Il Belle smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Peach and Black Pepper.

Is Hermina or Il Belle better for summer or winter?

Hermina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermina and Il Belle?

Hermina has top notes of Basil, Pear, Rose Petals and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Heliotrope, Fig and Black Pepper, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Cedar. Il Belle has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Black Pepper and Coriander, a base of Patchouli, White Musk, Vanilla and Amber.