Pretty
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Bella Vita Paradiso
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a safe bet for a reason. Elizabeth Arden's 'Pretty' is exactly what it says on the tin: a universally pleasing, fresh floral that hits the sweet spot between gentle and noticeable. It's not groundbreaking, but it's genuinely lovely and affordable.
This one's a mixed bag. Some absolutely adore it, claiming incredible longevity and a beautiful fruity-floral scent. Others find it either vanishes in minutes or reeks of cheap detergent. It's got that familiar BR540-esque DNA, so if you're over that trend, this isn't for you.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 8% |
| Floral | 39% | 38% |
| Fruity | 11% | 15% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 26% | 28% |
| Warm | 6% | 6% |
| Woody | 11% | 6% |
| Earthy | 6% | 9% |
| Animalic | 14% | 17% |
| Fresh | 12% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its gentle floral-fresh profile makes it ideal for office wear and casual outings, as it's designed to be inoffensive and low-key. For dates or formal events, it might lack the distinctive edge, but it often gets compliments.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Occasions
Given the sweet, white floral and fruity accords, this fragrance leans more towards evening and social events rather than formal or professional settings. The highly debated longevity in reviews makes it hard to firmly place, but generally, lighter sillage would prevent overwhelming an office, while a stronger performance would suit dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Fruity, Floral accords and Jasmine, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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