Parisienne Eau de Parfum bottle Parisienne
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U Gender U
2009 Year 2007
££ Price Tier ££
Bella Belara Eau de Parfum bottle Bella Belara

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Parisienne
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Bella Belara
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Parisienne
A truly divisive scent, Parisienne is either a chic, playful rush of berry and vinyl or a headache-inducing synthetic mess. Love it or hate it, YSL's gamble on a "plasticky" rose scent certainly sparked debate.
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Our Verdict - Bella Belara
Bella Belara is a divisive little number. For some, it's a 'Bellini in a bottle' and a sweet, juicy dream. For others, it's a 'sickening sweet' floral that lacks the fruitiness promised. Test before you commit, darling.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 27% 31%
Fruity 17% 27%
Green 5% 5%
Sweet 18% 24%
Warm 0% 0%
Woody 16% 20%
Earthy 15% 16%
Animalic 7% 3%
Fresh 14% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Parisienne EdP
Bella Belara EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 41% vs 50%
Only in Parisienne
Violet 31% Peony 27%
Only in Bella Belara
Jasmine 49%

Accords

Parisienne Bella Belara
100%
Fruity
100%
95%
Rose
80%
50%
Woody
88%
49%
Sweet
78%
72%
Floral
54%
61%
Powdery
69%
51%
Fresh
61%
Mossy
58%
58%
Vinyl
Earthy
50%
48%
Musky
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Rose shared
95%
80%
Woody shared
50%
88%
Sweet shared
49%
78%
Floral shared
72%
54%
Powdery shared
61%
69%
Fresh shared
51%
61%
58%
58%
50%
48%

Performance

Parisienne Bella Belara
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Parisienne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and sweet, flirty character make it suitable for dates and casual wear. While some find it office-appropriate due to its mild projection, the unique vinyl note can be polarising, making it a risk for formal settings.

Bella Belara

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet and fruity nature makes it excellent for casual wear or dates, evoking a 'flirty' vibe commented on by many. Some find it strong, which might make it less suitable for a confined office environment, but others claim it's perfectly workplace appropriate.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
81%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Rose, Floral accords and Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Parisienne
Bella Belara
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