Fragrance comparison

Street in Cairo vs Il Belle

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Street in Cairo

Crystal Water · 2024

4.502 votes

Rank #48,687 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Il Belle

ILMIN Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #58,930 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Street in Cairo1/2

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: Street in Cairo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Street in CairoCrystal Water

Il BelleILMIN Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%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 / hate88

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIl Belle

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla86%

fresh spicy72%

powdery58%

aromatic44%

sweet30%

fruity100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%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

Black CurrantBergamotVanilla

Heart

PatchouliCoconut Tree

Base

AmberWhite Musk

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamotGeraniumPear

Heart

RoseJasmineBlack PepperCorianderPeach

Base

PatchouliWhite MuskVanillaAmberRaspberryBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Vanilla and Patchouli. 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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,687

PerfumerFeras Alem

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStreet in CairoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Street in Cairo by Crystal Water delivers an approachable blend of juicy fruits and cozy warmth. It opens with a splash of tart black currant and zesty bergamot, balanced immediately by smooth vanilla. As the initial freshness softens, earthy patchouli pairs with a dry coconut tree wood accord in the heart, creating a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Street in Cairo or Il Belle?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Street in Cairo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Il Belle is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Street in Cairo for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Il Belle for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Street in Cairo or Il Belle?

Il Belle lasts longest (Il Belle 100/100, Street in Cairo 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Street in Cairo and Il Belle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is Street in Cairo or Il Belle better for summer or winter?

Street in Cairo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Street in Cairo and Il Belle?

Street in Cairo has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Vanilla, heart notes of Patchouli and Coconut Tree, a base of Amber and White Musk. 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.