Very vs Belle Epoque
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Very takes 3 of 5 categories.
VeryChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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.
Very3/5
Belle Epoque2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Belle Epoque
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Very
- Sillage & projection
- Belle Epoque
- Value for money
- Very
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Very
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VeryValentinoBelle EpoqueKnizeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 974 votes
Have 35%Had 65%Want 0%
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 hate32%Love
52%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
974 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
LongevityVery
SillageBelle Epoque
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVeryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
MagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyTarragonBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletJasmineWoodsy NotesRoseRosemary
Base6-8 hrs
MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber
Top
ApricotPeachPineappleGingerMirabelle PlumBlack CurrantMandarin Orange
Heart
LotusMangoVioletRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope
Base
SandalwoodVetiverVanillaPalisander RosewoodAmbergrisCacao PodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Violet. Durations are only published for Very, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter45
Day100
Night40
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#3,743
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews69
Overall rank#42,469
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVeryHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVery Valentino by Valentino opens with a crisp, invigorating burst of citrus and garden herbs. Bright bergamot, tangy mandarin orange, and zesty lemon mingle with refreshing tarragon and tart black currant. As the sparkling introduction settles, a lush bouquet of dewy lily-of-the-valley, romantic rose, and delicate ja…
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, Very or Belle Epoque?
Very takes 3 of 5 categories. Very is rated 4.02/5 from 974 votes; Belle Epoque is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Very for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Very or Belle Epoque?
They last about the same: Very 66/100, Belle Epoque 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Very or Belle Epoque?
Belle Epoque projects furthest (Belle Epoque 60/100, Very 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Very and Belle Epoque smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Violet.
Is Very or Belle Epoque better for summer or winter?
Very suits daytime wear; Belle Epoque suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Very and Belle Epoque?
Very has top notes of Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tarragon and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Woodsy Notes and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla 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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