Mauboussin vs Belle Suzette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mauboussin takes 3 of 5 categories.
MauboussinChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Belle SuzetteChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mauboussin3/5
Belle Suzette1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mauboussin
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Belle Suzette
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Mauboussin
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mauboussin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MauboussinMauboussinBelle SuzetteMaison Eau de CoutureWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 2,357 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.73/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%
Category winnerMauboussinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
2,196 votes
50%Love
10%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
30%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBelle Suzette
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMauboussinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
patchouli61%
citrus100%
woody92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
salty61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Yellow PlumMirabelleBlood MandarinBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangWhite PeachIndian JasmineTurkish Rose
Base
PatchouliBenzoinAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedar
Top
Sweet OrangeButterBitter OrangeMandarinPancakeLemonRum
Heart
Clary SageImmortelleYlang-YlangIndian JasmineFrangipaniIris
Base
SaltGuaiac WoodVanillaCaramelPeru BalsamCedarTonka BeanMilk
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Indian Jasmine, Vanilla and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring40
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night60
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#471
PerfumerChristine Nagel
Launched—
Reviews254
Overall rank#23,327
PerfumerKatell Plisson
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerMauboussinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMauboussin is a rich plum amber with an old-school, dressed-up feel. It opens fruity, powdery and a little sharp, then settles into a warmer blend of benzoin, vanilla, patchouli and woods. It suits someone who enjoys fuller, more characterful perfume rather than a light easy fresh scent. Cooler weather brings out its …
Reviews →Belle Suzette by Maison Eau de Couture smells like citrus poured over warm crepes. It starts with sweet orange, bitter orange, and mandarin, then dries down to a rich base of melted butter, vanilla, caramel, and Peru balsam. The woody backbone of cedarwood and guaiac wood makes it unisex, fitting cool weather.
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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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Mauboussin or Belle Suzette?
Mauboussin takes 3 of 5 categories. Mauboussin is rated 3.84/5 from 2,357 votes; Belle Suzette is rated 3.73/5 from 23 votes. Choose Mauboussin for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Belle Suzette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mauboussin or Belle Suzette?
Belle Suzette lasts longest (Belle Suzette 82/100, Mauboussin 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mauboussin or Belle Suzette?
Projection is very close: Mauboussin 68/100, Belle Suzette 68/100 for sillage.
Do Mauboussin and Belle Suzette smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Indian Jasmine, Vanilla and Cedar.
Is Mauboussin or Belle Suzette better for summer or winter?
Belle Suzette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mauboussin and Belle Suzette?
Mauboussin has top notes of Yellow Plum, Mirabelle, Blood Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, White Peach, Indian Jasmine and Turkish Rose, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla. Belle Suzette has top notes of Sweet Orange, Butter, Bitter Orange and Mandarin, heart notes of Clary Sage, Immortelle, Ylang-Ylang and Indian Jasmine, a base of Salt, Guaiac Wood, Vanilla and Caramel.
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