Jean Paul Gaultier 2022 EDP

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La Belle Fleur Terrible

by Quentin Bisch

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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 a Statement verdict, a floral-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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Relaxed
  • Playful
  • Clean
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La Belle Fleur Terrible Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Water Lily100%
Heartas listed
Iris100%
Baseas listed
Vanilla100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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.

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