Fragrance comparison

Il Belle vs Monterey

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Il Belle

ILMIN Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #68,018 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Monterey

Lime

5.001 votes

Rank #54,214 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monterey takes 1 of 1 categories.

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

Il Belle0/1

Monterey1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il BelleILMIN Parfums

MontereyLime

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

floral86%

musky72%

white floral58%

fresh spicy44%

fruity30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamotGeraniumPear

Heart

RoseJasmineBlack PepperCorianderPeach

Base

PatchouliWhite MuskVanillaAmberRaspberryBenzoin

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitPetitgrainBergamotMandarinJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

White FlowersWhite MuskAmbretteAmber

Base6-8 hrs

HibiscusPearFrangipaniBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Pear and White Musk. Durations are only published for Monterey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,018

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMontereyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Monterey by Lime bursts open with an invigorating rush of tart pink grapefruit, bitter green petitgrain, and sparkling Italian bergamot. The citrus punch quickly rounds out as crisp juniper berries introduce a breezy, cooling sensation that feels like walking along a sunlit coastal trail. In the heart, delicate white …

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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, Il Belle or Monterey?

Monterey takes 1 of 1 categories. Il Belle is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Monterey is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Il Belle for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Best in spring. Choose Monterey for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Il Belle and Monterey smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pear and White Musk.

Is Il Belle or Monterey better for summer or winter?

Monterey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Belle and Monterey?

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. Monterey has top notes of Grapefruit, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of White Flowers, White Musk, Ambrette and Amber, a base of Hibiscus, Pear, Frangipani and Benzoin.