To Die For vs Belle Epoque
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
To Die For takes 3 of 5 categories.
To Die ForChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Belle EpoqueChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
To Die For3/5
Belle Epoque2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Belle Epoque
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- To Die For
- Sillage & projection
- Belle Epoque
- Value for money
- To Die For
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- To Die For
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
To Die ForProadBelle EpoqueKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%
4.55/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
Category winnerBelle EpoqueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate
37 votes
64%Love
27%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTo Die For
SillageBelle Epoque
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTo Die ForBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
citrus90%
woody80%
sweet70%
aromatic60%
floral50%
woody100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
FigBlack CurrantPink GrapefruitLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineRoseSea SaltSeaweedVioletChampacaYlang-YlangViolet Leaf
Base4 to 7 hours
White MuskVanillaSandalwoodAmberCedar
Top
ApricotPeachPineappleGingerMirabelle PlumBlack CurrantMandarin Orange
Heart
LotusMangoVioletRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope
Base
SandalwoodVetiverVanillaPalisander RosewoodAmbergrisCacao PodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Violet and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for To Die For, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer95
Fall100
Winter21
Day100
Night37
Spring100
Summer100
Fall40
Winter40
Day100
Night100
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#16,840
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#40,565
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTo Die ForHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTo Die For by Proad delivers a bright, sunlit mix of juicy fruit and coastal florals. The opening bursts with tart pink grapefruit, crisp lemon, dark black currant, and green fig flesh. As the brisk citrus tones settle, the fragrance reveals a complex floral heart featuring jasmine, rose, tuberose, and ylang-ylang, cu…
Reviews →Belle Epoque by Knize is an intricate floral fruity fragrance that leans into a rich, layered composition. Upon application, it presents a bright mix of apricot, pineapple, and black currant. As it warms on the skin, a massive bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang emerges, grounded by a long-lasting base of sa…
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, To Die For or Belle Epoque?
To Die For takes 3 of 5 categories. To Die For is rated 4.38/5 from 37 votes; Belle Epoque is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose To Die For for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Belle Epoque for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, To Die For or Belle Epoque?
To Die For lasts longest (To Die For 70/100, Belle Epoque 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, To Die For or Belle Epoque?
Projection is very close: Belle Epoque 60/100, To Die For 59/100 for sillage.
Do To Die For and Belle Epoque smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Violet and Ylang-Ylang.
Is To Die For or Belle Epoque better for summer or winter?
To Die For suits daytime wear; Belle Epoque suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in To Die For and Belle Epoque?
To Die For has top notes of Fig, Black Currant, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Sea Salt and Seaweed, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Belle Epoque has top notes of Apricot, Peach, Pineapple and Ginger, heart notes of Lotus, Mango, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood.
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