Fragrance comparison

Hymba vs Belem

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hymba

Sigilli

4.1724 votes

Rank #38,294 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Belem

Clandestine Laboratories

3.9625 votes

Rank #24,256 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hymba takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hymba
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Belem
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hymba3/5

Belem2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HymbaSigilli

BelemClandestine Laboratories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

3.96/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerHymbaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

48%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBelem

SillageHymba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHymbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

marine65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MyrtleCitruses

Heart

ResinsVanilla

Base

SandalwoodCedarAmberBirch

Notes

LimeSea waterPink PepperLemongrassBay LeafGuaiac WoodCitrusesBergamotBasilClovesJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses. Durations are only published for Belem, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,294

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,256

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBelemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hymba opens with bright citrus and myrtle, then quickly settles into a warm resinous heart softened by vanilla. It smells smoky, milky, aromatic, and slightly wild rather than polished. On skin, the woods and amber give it depth while the incense-like resin stays central. It suits someone who enjoys unusual warm fragr…

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Belem by Clandestine Laboratories brings together tart lime, aromatic bay leaf, and salty sea water over a steady base of cedar and resins. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and pink pepper, giving the initial spray a bright and peppery kick. As the sharp citrus settles, herbal basil, lemongrass, and warm …

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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, Hymba or Belem?

Hymba takes 3 of 5 categories. Hymba is rated 4.17/5 from 24 votes; Belem is rated 3.96/5 from 25 votes. Choose Hymba for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Belem for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hymba or Belem?

Belem lasts longest (Belem 73/100, Hymba 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hymba or Belem?

Hymba projects furthest (Hymba 79/100, Belem 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hymba and Belem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses.

Is Hymba or Belem better for summer or winter?

Hymba suits evening wear; Belem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hymba and Belem?

Hymba has top notes of Myrtle and Citruses, heart notes of Resins and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Birch. Belem features Lime, Sea water, Pink Pepper, Lemongrass and Bay Leaf.