Mary Kay 2000 EDP

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Belara

by Claude Dir

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Mary Kay Belara is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000, created by Claude Dir. Belara opens with Lotus and Fig, settles into a heart of Mimosa and Snowdrops, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Mary Kay's Belara carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Belara is a truly divisive scent; some rave about its unique clean floral musk, while others find it a soapy, sharp white floral headache. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with sentiment often tied to nostalgic memories, for better or worse.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Soft
  • Subtle
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Belara Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lotus61%
Fig39%
Heartas listed
Mimosa50%
Snowdrops50%
Baseas listed
Musk62%
Sandalwood38%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer Winter
Also Works:
Fall

Built for the cooler edges of the year - winter and summer pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it great for casual wear and daily office use, though some find it has impressive projection. It's generally inoffensive but lacks the depth for formal occasions, making it best suited for relaxed environments or a fresh post-workout boost.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

A crisp, aquatic opening of lotus and a hint of sweet fig dries down to a clean, powdery heart of mimosa and delicate snowdrops. The base grounds this ethereal floral blend with smooth sandalwood and a soft, enveloping musk, creating a 'just out of the shower' vibe that's either refreshingly clean or overly soapy, depending on your nose. Expect a bright bouquet settling into a gentle, skin-close warmth.

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