Still Life vs Beluga
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Still Life takes 3 of 4 categories.
Still LifeChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
BelugaChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Still Life3/4
Beluga1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Still Life
- Sillage & projection
- Still Life
- Value for money
- Beluga
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Still Life
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Still LifeOlfactive StudioBelugaMolsheim & CoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 980 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
47%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
980 votes
60%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityStill Life
SillageStill Life
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBelugaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
green84%
soft spicy77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
herbal61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
YuzuPink PepperBlack PepperelemiSichuan Pepper
Heart
GalbanumStar Anise
Base
RumVirginia CedarAmber
Top
BergamotPink PepperBlack PepperSichuan Pepperelemi
Heart
GeraniumLavenderMagnoliaSaltAmbergris
Base
Virginia CedarVetiverPatchouli LeafAmberwood
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Black Pepper, elemi and Sichuan Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter10
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#3,770
PerfumerDora Baghriche
Launched—
Reviews88
Overall rank#54,632
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerStill LifeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStill Life opens with a blast of yuzu that feels like slicing fresh citrus on a hot July afternoon. The initial spray is exceptionally bright, backed by a sharp blend of Sichuan, pink, and black pepper that tickles the nose. As the scent settles, the bright citrus begins to ground itself in a dry cedarwood and a surpr…
Reviews →Beluga by Molsheim & Co kicks off with an energetic burst of zesty bergamot, crushed black pepper, and tingling Sichuan pepper, giving you an immediate clean, sharp rush of fresh spice. As the bright opening calms down, crisp lavender and green geranium blend with a subtle mineral splash of salt and warm ambergris. Th…
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, Still Life or Beluga?
Still Life takes 3 of 4 categories. Still Life is rated 4.06/5 from 980 votes; Beluga is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Still Life for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Beluga for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Still Life or Beluga?
Still Life lasts longest (Still Life 61/100, Beluga 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Still Life or Beluga?
Still Life projects furthest (Still Life 53/100, Beluga 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Still Life and Beluga smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Black Pepper, elemi and Sichuan Pepper.
Is Still Life or Beluga better for summer or winter?
Beluga suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Still Life and Beluga?
Still Life has top notes of Yuzu, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Galbanum and Star Anise, a base of Rum, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Beluga has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Magnolia and Salt, a base of Virginia Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli Leaf and Amberwood.
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