Bellissima Eau de Parfum bottle Bellissima
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2009 Year 2025
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La Charmante Eau de Parfum bottle La Charmante

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bellissima
Bellissima is nice enough, a pleasant soft powdery floral at a bargain price, but expect some 'baby powder' vibes and an uncanny resemblance to other popular perfumes.
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Our Verdict - La Charmante
This one's a proper head-scratcher and polarising as they come. Some find it a unique, niche gem, while others are put off by its intense musk and sweetness. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if it clicks, it *really* clicks.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 18%
Floral 25% 32%
Fruity 9% 4%
Green 4% 4%
Sweet 22% 21%
Warm 8% 10%
Woody 14% 10%
Earthy 0% 4%
Animalic 6% 8%
Fresh 20% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bellissima EdP
La Charmante EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peony 57% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 21%
Sandalwood 24% vs 25%
Musk 20% vs 25%
Only in Bellissima
Cashmere Wood 26%
Only in La Charmante
Ambroxan 15% Patchouli 13%

Accords

Bellissima La Charmante
100%
Citrus
66%
62%
Musky
100%
99%
Floral
52%
61%
Powdery
95%
86%
Fresh
47%
75%
Woody
83%
61%
Vanilla
72%
58%
Sweet
55%
56%
Aquatic
Citrus shared
100%
66%
Musky shared
62%
100%
Floral shared
99%
52%
Powdery shared
61%
95%
Fresh shared
86%
47%
Woody shared
75%
83%
Vanilla shared
61%
72%
Sweet shared
58%
55%
56%

Performance

Bellissima La Charmante
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bellissima

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

With its subtle sillage and soft, clean floral profile, Bellissima is ideal for office and casual wear as it's unlikely to offend. The lack of strong projection makes it less suitable for formal events, though its relaxed feminine character could work for a daytime date.

La Charmante

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent musk and sweetness, along with significant longevity, make it too dominant for the office. It's much better suited for evening dates or more formal gatherings where its unique character can shine without overwhelming those around you.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
85%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Musky, Powdery, Woody accords and Peony, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bellissima
La Charmante
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