Fragrance comparison

In The Belly of The Beast vs Mr Hulot's Holiday

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 207 ratings analysed

4 wins

In The Belly of The Beast

Toskovat'

3.96124 votes

Rank #4,802 MarineWoody

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Mr Hulot's Holiday

CB I Hate Perfume

4.1183 votes

Rank #31,492 MarineSalty

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In The Belly of The Beast takes 4 of 7 categories.

In The Belly of The Beast
Choose it for a marine and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Mr Hulot's Holiday
Choose it for a marine and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

In The Belly of The Beast4/7

Mr Hulot's Holiday2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mr Hulot's Holiday
Community sentiment: Mr Hulot's Holiday
Longevity: In The Belly of The Beast
Sillage & projection: In The Belly of The Beast
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: In The Belly of The Beast
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In The Belly of The Beast

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In The Belly of The BeastToskovat'

Mr Hulot's HolidayCB I Hate Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

Category winnerMr Hulot's HolidayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

10%Hate

84 votes

35%Love

51%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerMr Hulot's HolidayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIn The Belly of The Beast

SillageIn The Belly of The Beast

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

woody92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

leather61%

marine100%

salty88%

woody77%

aromatic65%

aquatic53%

mineral42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both marine, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea waterLeathermulberryPomeloSaffron

Heart

WoolPepperwood or Hercules ClubCostusElemi resinCopalcannabisImmortelle

Base

Aquatic notesAmbergrisOudSequoiaDriftwoodLichenMossPalo Santo

Notes

Sea waterDriftwoodSaltSeaweedPebblesLeatherWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSea water, Leather and Driftwood. Durations are only published for Mr Hulot's Holiday, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer100

Fall36

Winter28

Day100

Night12

Category winnerIn The Belly of The BeastMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Casual 50%Work 34%Date 11%Party 4%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,802

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#31,492

PerfumerChristopher Brosius

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn The Belly of The BeastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In The Belly of The Beast by Toskovat' is an daring oriental woody creation that defies traditional perfume architecture. It balances sharp marine notes with deep, animalic leather and resinous woods. This complex scent is built for those who want a dramatic, narrative-driven fragrance experience that lingers on skin …

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Mr Hulot's Holiday by CB I Hate Perfume captures the authentic scent of an overcast day by the sea. Instead of sugary coconut or sharp chemical melon, you get an immediate rush of bracing sea water, wet Atlantic seaweed, and coarse salt drying across cold pebbles. Beneath the mineral spray lies the warm, weathered gra…

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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, In The Belly of The Beast or Mr Hulot's Holiday?

In The Belly of The Beast takes 4 of 7 categories. In The Belly of The Beast is rated 3.96/5 from 124 votes; Mr Hulot's Holiday is rated 4.11/5 from 83 votes. Choose In The Belly of The Beast for a marine and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Mr Hulot's Holiday for a marine and salty character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In The Belly of The Beast or Mr Hulot's Holiday?

In The Belly of The Beast lasts longest (In The Belly of The Beast 89/100, Mr Hulot's Holiday 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In The Belly of The Beast or Mr Hulot's Holiday?

In The Belly of The Beast projects furthest (In The Belly of The Beast 78/100, Mr Hulot's Holiday 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In The Belly of The Beast and Mr Hulot's Holiday smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea water, Leather and Driftwood.

Is In The Belly of The Beast or Mr Hulot's Holiday better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mr Hulot's Holiday is the stronger pick. For winter, In The Belly of The Beast is the stronger pick. Mr Hulot's Holiday suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In The Belly of The Beast and Mr Hulot's Holiday?

In The Belly of The Beast has top notes of Sea water, Leather, mulberry and Pomelo, heart notes of Wool, Pepperwood or Hercules Club, Costus and Elemi resin, a base of Aquatic notes, Ambergris, Oud and Sequoia. Mr Hulot's Holiday features Sea water, Driftwood, Salt, Seaweed and Pebbles.