Lalique 2005 EDP

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Flora Bella

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Lalique Flora Bella is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Flora Bella settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Tuberose, Orchid, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes, Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Lalique's Flora Bella carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Flora Bella is a love-it-or-hate-it floral bomb. Some find its dense, tropical bouquet intoxicating and sophisticated, others recoil from its intense sweet, powdery character and claim it causes headaches. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Flora Bella Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for office wear, where it might be overwhelming. However, its rich floral blend and exotic character lend themselves well to dates and more formal outings, particularly in warmer climates where it truly shines according to many reviewers.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

An opulent, unapologetic floral experience. Flora Bella unfolds with an explosion of rich, wet flowers like tiare, frangipani, and lilac, underpinned by a powdery sweetness. As it evolves, hints of spicy warmth and creamy vanilla emerge, softened by musk and amber, creating a dense, almost tropical floral tapestry. It's a bouquet that feels both exotic and deeply comforting.

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