Fragrances inspired by La Belle Eau de Parfum
The original
La Belle
Jean Paul Gaultier
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla, Musk
The main difference
Adds amber and leather, drops cedar and peony
Our verdict
La Belle and Glacier Bella both aim for a sweet, powdery profile with shared bergamot and vanilla notes, but they diverge significantly in execution.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds green pear, drops cedar and musk
Choose Glacier Bella when
You want an intensely sweet pear fragrance.
Our verdict
While both La Belle and Teriaq share a sweet, fruity, and powdery profile, Teriaq distinguishes itself with a bold leathery punch, making it a more daring and polarizing choice.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 13 notes, including Vanilla, Musk, Rose
The main difference
Adds almond and apricot, drops bergamot and cedar
Choose Teriaq when
You enjoy bold, unconventional fragrances.
Our verdict
La Belle and Casablanca both aim for gourmand sweetness, but they diverge significantly in execution.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops bergamot and cedar
Choose Casablanca when
You want a bold, unique, and polarizing fragrance.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds musk and peony, drops brown sugar and jasmine
Our verdict
La Belle and Khair Confection both deliver a sweet, fruity, vanilla-driven experience, but they diverge in execution and quality.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and cream, drops bergamot and cedar
Choose Khair Confection when
You want a very budget-friendly option.
Our verdict
La Belle is the richer, louder, and more polished pick - a plush pear-vanilla gourmand with obvious signature scent energy.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Vanilla
The main difference
Adds almond and jasmine, drops bergamot and cedar
Choose Sultry Pear when
You want the lowest possible price.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Vanilla
The main difference
Adds pear and vetiver, drops bergamot and cedar
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Jean Paul Gaultier. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.