Fragrance comparison

Parfum Subtil vs BCBG

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,128 ratings analysed

5 wins

Parfum Subtil

Salvatore Ferragamo · 2002

4.05402 votes

Rank #24,110 White FloralSweet

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56%scent match

Closely related

BCBG

Max Azria

3.43726 votes

Rank #2,155 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum Subtil takes 5 of 7 categories.

Parfum Subtil
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
BCBG
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Parfum Subtil5/7

BCBG2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parfum SubtilSalvatore Ferragamo

BCBGMax Azria

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 402 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 726 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerParfum SubtilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

402 votes

32%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

708 votes

Category winnerParfum SubtilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityParfum Subtil

SillageParfum Subtil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value74

Category winnerBCBGBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet91%

cherry83%

fruity74%

floral65%

green56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

cherry84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

rose61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryFruity NotesOrange Blossom

Heart

TulipJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

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Top

StrawberryCherry

Heart

RoseVioletJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodOrris Root

InformationalShared notesCherry, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParfum SubtilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men2

Unisex1

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,110

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched2002

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,155

PerfumerStephen Nilsen

Launched—

Reviews152

Category winnerBCBGHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvatore Ferragamo Parfum Subtil is a crisp, sparkling floral fragrance centered on juicy dark cherry, sunny orange blossom, and fresh green tulip petals. Created in 2002 by perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, this scent opens with an energetic splash of sweet fruit and citrus blossoms before gently settling into a…

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BCBG Max Azria is a bright fruity floral built around candied strawberry, cherry and a soft powdery floral heart. It opens playful and sweet, then settles into musk, sandalwood and orris for a smoother, creamier finish. It usually suits casual daytime wear best, especially in spring or mild weather. If you enjoy youth…

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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, Parfum Subtil or BCBG?

Parfum Subtil takes 5 of 7 categories. Parfum Subtil is rated 4.05/5 from 402 votes; BCBG is rated 3.43/5 from 726 votes. Choose Parfum Subtil for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose BCBG for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Parfum Subtil or BCBG?

Parfum Subtil lasts longest (Parfum Subtil 62/100, BCBG 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parfum Subtil or BCBG?

Parfum Subtil projects furthest (Parfum Subtil 62/100, BCBG 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parfum Subtil and BCBG smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Cherry, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Parfum Subtil or BCBG better for summer or winter?

For summer, Parfum Subtil is the stronger pick. For winter, Parfum Subtil is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parfum Subtil and BCBG?

Parfum Subtil has top notes of Cherry, Fruity Notes and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tulip, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. BCBG has top notes of Strawberry and Cherry, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Orris Root.