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Il Belle vs Sense Forever

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

Updated 12 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Il Belle

    Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

  • Sense Forever

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Il Belle1/2
Sense Forever1/2
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
Sense Forever

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Il BelleILMIN Parfums
Sense ForeverLaverne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.09/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
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

45%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity100
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityIl Belle

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value70
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
amber69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
white floral84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
rose61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and amber

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
Orange BlossomBlack CurrantPink PepperPeach
Heart2-3 hrs
Lily of the ValleyRaspberryGeraniumCacaoRose
Base6-8 hrs
Haitian VetiverPatchouliVanillaBenzoinAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Geranium, Rose and Peach. Durations are only published for Sense Forever, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer80
Fall40
Winter40
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,898

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Hamid Merati-Kashani, Nathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSense ForeverHigher 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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Sense Forever by Laverne is a vibrant oriental floral perfume built around sweet, sun-ripened fruit and cozy vanilla warmth. Right out of the nozzle, it hits with succulent peach flesh, tart black currant, and bright orange blossom kissed by a spark of pink pepper. As the bright fruit juices soften on warm skin, a vel…

Reviews →
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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Il Belle or Sense Forever?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Il Belle is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Sense Forever is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Il Belle for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sense Forever for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Belle or Sense Forever?

Il Belle lasts longest (Il Belle 100/100, Sense Forever 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Il Belle and Sense Forever smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Geranium, Rose and Peach.

Is Il Belle or Sense Forever better for summer or winter?

Sense Forever suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Belle and Sense Forever?

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. Sense Forever has top notes of Orange Blossom, Black Currant, Pink Pepper and Peach, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Raspberry, Geranium and Cacao, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli, Vanilla and Benzoin.

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