Fragrance comparison

La Belle Dame Sans Merci vs 1651 (Boscobel Rose)

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

La Belle Dame Sans Merci

Ikiryō

4.229 votes

Rank #43,150 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

1651 (Boscobel Rose)

Scents of Man

4.676 votes

Rank #43,328 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1651 (Boscobel Rose) takes 3 of 4 categories.

La Belle Dame Sans Merci
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
1651 (Boscobel Rose)
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

La Belle Dame Sans Merci1/4

1651 (Boscobel Rose)3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1651 (Boscobel Rose)
Sillage & projection: 1651 (Boscobel Rose)
Value for money: 1651 (Boscobel Rose)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Belle Dame Sans Merci

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Belle Dame Sans MerciIkiryō

1651 (Boscobel Rose)Scents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 6%Want 79%

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

Longevity1651 (Boscobel Rose)

Sillage1651 (Boscobel Rose)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value69

Category winner1651 (Boscobel Rose)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

amber84%

honey77%

floral69%

cherry61%

rose100%

floral90%

sweet80%

citrus70%

white floral60%

violet50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HoneyCherryBourbon VanillaCoffeeMagnoliaBenzoinAmbroxan

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RoseVioletPink GrapefruitGeranium

Heart

Damask RoseLoukhoumHoneyVanilla

Base

Jasmine SambacMagnoliaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesHoney, Bourbon Vanilla, Magnolia and Benzoin. Durations are only published for La Belle Dame Sans Merci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,150

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#43,328

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa Belle Dame Sans MerciHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Belle Dame Sans Merci by Ikiryō is an independent gourmand fragrance built around sweet honey, tart cherry, and dark coffee. Formulated by perfumer Vincent of Dreamhouse, the scent develops into a floral heart of creamy magnolia before resting on a warm base of smoky bourbon vanilla, resinous benzoin, and warm ambr…

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1651 (Boscobel Rose) by Scents of Man captures the essence of a storied, hidden rose. It balances bright citrus with deep, honeyed damask rose and soft resins. This floral scent feels both antique and fresh, offering a sophisticated profile that wears beautifully on anyone during cool spring mornings or quiet, reflect…

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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, La Belle Dame Sans Merci or 1651 (Boscobel Rose)?

1651 (Boscobel Rose) takes 3 of 4 categories. La Belle Dame Sans Merci is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes; 1651 (Boscobel Rose) is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose La Belle Dame Sans Merci for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 1651 (Boscobel Rose) for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, La Belle Dame Sans Merci or 1651 (Boscobel Rose)?

1651 (Boscobel Rose) lasts longest (1651 (Boscobel Rose) 76/100, La Belle Dame Sans Merci 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Belle Dame Sans Merci or 1651 (Boscobel Rose)?

1651 (Boscobel Rose) projects furthest (1651 (Boscobel Rose) 65/100, La Belle Dame Sans Merci 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Belle Dame Sans Merci and 1651 (Boscobel Rose) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Honey, Bourbon Vanilla, Magnolia and Benzoin.

Is La Belle Dame Sans Merci or 1651 (Boscobel Rose) better for summer or winter?

La Belle Dame Sans Merci suits evening wear; 1651 (Boscobel Rose) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Belle Dame Sans Merci and 1651 (Boscobel Rose)?

La Belle Dame Sans Merci features Honey, Cherry, Bourbon Vanilla, Coffee and Magnolia. 1651 (Boscobel Rose) has top notes of Rose, Violet, Pink Grapefruit and Geranium, heart notes of Damask Rose, Loukhoum, Honey and Vanilla, a base of Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and Benzoin.