Fragrance comparison

Truth vs Belle Fleur

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 4,267 ratings analysed

3 wins

Truth

Calvin Klein

3.984,258 votes

Rank #28,758 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Belle Fleur

Mistral

4.009 votes

Rank #39,142 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Truth takes 3 of 3 categories.

Truth
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Belle Fleur
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Truth3/3

Belle Fleur0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Truth
Sillage & projection: Truth
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Truth

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TruthCalvin Klein

Belle FleurMistral

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 4,258 votes

Have 43%Had 36%Want 20%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

4,258 votes

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTruth

SillageTruth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

floral92%

rose84%

woody77%

powdery69%

violet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

BambooCloverBergamotVetiverLemonPatchouli

Heart2 to 4 hours

LilyPeonySandalwoodMimosaSilkwood BlossomBlackberry

Base3 to 6 hours

MuskVanillaAmber

Top

BlackberryBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

CranberryPeonyVioletRose

Base

MuskVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Peony and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Truth, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall48

Winter22

Day100

Night20

Spring20

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex25

Women73

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,758

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerTruthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Calvin Klein Truth presents a crisp, botanical take on modern freshness. Launched in 2000, this composition centers on damp greenery, dewy bamboo, and sunlit clover, balanced immediately by the zesty bite of bergamot and lemon. As the brisk opening settles, a soft heart emerges with clean peony, lily, and smooth sanda…

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Belle Fleur opens with tangy blackberry, black currant, and cranberry, then softens into peony, rose, and violet over a clean woody musk base. It usually reads fresh, fruity, and feminine rather than syrupy. This suits someone who wants an easy summer floral with a youthful feel. Expect a lighter presence overall, th…

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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, Truth or Belle Fleur?

Truth takes 3 of 3 categories. Truth is rated 3.98/5 from 4,258 votes; Belle Fleur is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Truth for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Belle Fleur for a fruity and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Truth or Belle Fleur?

Truth lasts longest (Truth 64/100, Belle Fleur 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Truth or Belle Fleur?

Truth projects furthest (Truth 57/100, Belle Fleur 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Truth and Belle Fleur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Peony and Sandalwood.

Is Truth or Belle Fleur better for summer or winter?

Truth suits daytime wear; Belle Fleur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Truth and Belle Fleur?

Truth has top notes of Bamboo, Clover, Bergamot and Vetiver, heart notes of Lily, Peony, Sandalwood and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber. Belle Fleur has top notes of Blackberry, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Cranberry, Peony, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood.