Jean Paul Gaultier 2022 Edp

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La Belle Fleur Terrible

by Quentin Bisch

Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Fleur Terrible is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Quentin Bisch. La Belle Fleur Terrible opens with Water Lily, settles into a heart of Iris, and dries down to a base of Vanilla. Jean Paul Gaultier's La Belle Fleur Terrible carries an Acquired verdict, a earthy-led wear.

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a unique, beachy dream, while others find it generic or even 'terrible'. Best sniff before you commit, as this flanker certainly divides opinion more than it unites.
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Playful
  • Clean
La Belle Fleur Terrible Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 45%
Fruity 2%
Green 7%
Sweet 38%
Warm 7%
Woody 3%
Earthy 10%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 17%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Floral
100%
Iris
98%
Powdery
92%
Aquatic
77%

Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Given its fresh, aquatic, and a touch sweet profile with moderate sillage and longevity, this scent is ideal for casual wear and might even work for dates. It's a bit too relaxed and tropical for formal events and has just enough freshness for a post-workout refresh without being a dedicated sport fragrance.

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About

Imagine diving into a crystal-clear lagoon dotted with water lilies, all while a gentle iris breeze blows past. That initial aquatic freshness melts into a creamy, powdery floral heart, underpinned by a soft, sweet vanilla that sometimes hints at coconut. It's a tropical escape, albeit one that some find surprisingly complex, others rather simple.