Fragrance comparison

Idolatry vs 1831 Norma Bellini

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

3 wins

Idolatry

Chapel Factory

4.2524 votes

Rank #50,895 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

1831 Norma Bellini

Histoires de Parfums

3.5652 votes

Rank #20,286 AmberAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Idolatry takes 3 of 6 categories.

Idolatry
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
1831 Norma Bellini
Choose it for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Idolatry3/6

1831 Norma Bellini2/6

Ratings & consensus: Idolatry
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Idolatry
Sillage & projection: 1831 Norma Bellini
Value for money: Idolatry
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: 1831 Norma Bellini

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IdolatryChapel Factory

1831 Norma BelliniHistoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%

3.56/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 63%

Category winnerIdolatryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

13%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

25%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityIdolatry

Sillage1831 Norma Bellini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerIdolatryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

warm spicy56%

amber100%

aldehydic92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SmokeVanillaIncenseBenzoinPralinePatchouliPistachioLabdanumHazelnut

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineRoseLabdanum

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinMuskPralineVanillaPatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer11

Fall78

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,286

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winner1831 Norma BelliniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idolatry by Chapel Factory takes the cozy sweetness of roasted nuts and plunges it straight into a stone sanctuary. The scent opens with toasted pistachio and crushed praline. It feels rich. A thick curtain of cold incense and birch smoke cuts through the sugar immediately. As the fragrance warms against your skin, re…

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1831 Norma Bellini by Histoires de Parfums opens with a burst of crisp aldehydes and zesty pink pepper, giving the initial impression of luxurious triple-milled bath soap. Within twenty minutes, the sharp clean fizz gives way to a lush floral core of creamy ylang-ylang, velvety rose, and jasmine grounded by balsamic l…

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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, Idolatry or 1831 Norma Bellini?

Idolatry takes 3 of 6 categories. Idolatry is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes; 1831 Norma Bellini is rated 3.56/5 from 52 votes. Choose Idolatry for a smoky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose 1831 Norma Bellini for a amber and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Idolatry or 1831 Norma Bellini?

Idolatry lasts longest (Idolatry 82/100, 1831 Norma Bellini 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idolatry or 1831 Norma Bellini?

1831 Norma Bellini projects furthest (1831 Norma Bellini 66/100, Idolatry 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Idolatry and 1831 Norma Bellini smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Benzoin, Praline and Patchouli.

Is Idolatry or 1831 Norma Bellini better for summer or winter?

Idolatry suits daytime wear; 1831 Norma Bellini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Idolatry and 1831 Norma Bellini?

Idolatry features Smoke, Vanilla, Incense, Benzoin and Praline. 1831 Norma Bellini has top notes of Aldehydes and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Labdanum, a base of Benzoin, Musk, Praline and Vanilla.