Fragrance comparison

Pure White vs Il Belle

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Pure White

Karen Doué

1.502 votes

Rank #82,724 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Il Belle

ILMIN Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #68,127 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Belle takes 2 of 2 categories.

Pure White
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Il Belle
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pure White0/2

Il Belle2/2

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: Il Belle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pure WhiteKaren Doué

Il BelleILMIN Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate13

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIl Belle

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

fruity65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryBlueberryOrangeBlack CurrantRose

Heart

GeraniumLemonChampagneJasmine

Base

VanillaCookieTonka BeanPatchouliAmber

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamotGeraniumPear

Heart

RoseJasmineBlack PepperCorianderPeach

Base

PatchouliWhite MuskVanillaAmberRaspberryBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Black Currant, Rose and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#82,724

PerfumerAnna Shevchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIl BelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pure White by Karen Doué offers a sweet, fruity experience starting with bright raspberry and black currant. A champagne note in the heart adds a fizzy contrast, leading to a rich base of vanilla and cookie. It works well for casual daytime wear when you want a cheerful, dessert-like trail.

Reviews →

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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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, Pure White or Il Belle?

Il Belle takes 2 of 2 categories. Pure White is rated 1.50/5 from 2 votes; Il Belle is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pure White for a sweet and vanilla character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Il Belle for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pure White or Il Belle?

Il Belle lasts longest (Il Belle 100/100, Pure White 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pure White and Il Belle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Currant, Rose and Geranium.

Is Pure White or Il Belle better for summer or winter?

Pure White suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pure White and Il Belle?

Pure White has top notes of Raspberry, Blueberry, Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Geranium, Lemon, Champagne and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cookie, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. 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.