Fragrance comparison

Reflection vs Il Belle

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Reflection

Mykonos

4.4015 votes

Rank #33,955 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Il Belle

ILMIN Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #67,387 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Reflection
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Il Belle
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Reflection1/2

Il Belle1/2

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: Reflection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ReflectionMykonos

Il BelleILMIN Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

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

60%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIl Belle

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky88%

powdery77%

fresh spicy65%

amber53%

aromatic42%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotFruity NotesMandarinGreen Notes

Heart

PatchouliGeraniumJasminePeachRose

Base

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarwood

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamotGeraniumPear

Heart

RoseJasmineBlack PepperCorianderPeach

Base

PatchouliWhite MuskVanillaAmberRaspberryBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli 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

Spring82

Summer100

Fall45

Winter9

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex75

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReflectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reflection opens with bright grapefruit and mandarin, backed by a crisp green edge that keeps the citrus lively rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns softer and smoother, with light florals, musk, amber, and gentle woods giving it a clean, polished finish. It suits shoppers who want a fresh fragrance with…

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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, Reflection or Il Belle?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Reflection is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes; Il Belle is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Reflection for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Il Belle for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Reflection or Il Belle?

Il Belle lasts longest (Il Belle 100/100, Reflection 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reflection and Il Belle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Patchouli and Geranium.

Is Reflection or Il Belle better for summer or winter?

Reflection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reflection and Il Belle?

Reflection has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.