Jean Paul Gaultier
La Belle
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Eau de Parfum2019WomenFranceLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$137 retail★ 4.2 community ratingBuy on FragranceNet $135 · Save $2 →Buy on FragranceShop $106 →
A luminous pear and bergamot opening melts into supple leather florals, settling into a warm vanilla-amber base with earthy vetiver
Top Notes
PearBergamot
Heart Notes
Floral NotesLeather
Base Notes
VanillaVetiverAmberMusk
Accords
vanilla· Dominantfruity· Dominantsweet· Dominantpowdery· Prominentaquatic· Moderatearomatic· Moderatewoody· Moderateamber· Moderatefresh· Moderatefloral· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle is Teriaq by Lattafa, with a 81% accuracy score. Available from FragranceShop for $24, about 83% cheaper than the $137 original.
Best Seasons
Spring82%
Summer60%
Fall / Autumn60%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Casual100%
Professional75%
Night Out69%
Community Insights
★ 4.2 from 9.4K ratingsWhat people who wear Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Sonia Constant and Quentin Bisch.
Main accords
vanilla
fruity
sweet
powdery
aquatic
aromatic
amber
woody
Longevity
Very weak2%
Weak5%
Moderate34%
Long lasting46%
Eternal13%
Sillage
Intimate7%
Moderate45%
Strong37%
Enormous11%
Who wears it
Female86%
More female10%
Unisex3%
More male0%
Male1%
Listed as Women
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced4%
Overpriced17%
Ok58%
Good value17%
Great value3%
People say it reminds them of
What people like
- Delicious gourmand opening
- Ideal for fall and winter wear
- Exceptional longevity and powerful sillage
- Playful and flirtatious vibe
What people dislike
- Potentially cloying if over-applied
- May not be suitable for hotter seasons
- Too sweet and syrupy for some
- Earthy vetiver note can feel masculine
What wearers say
“It's a love 💖🍐🍦This smells like a caramelized pear and vanilla dessert fresh out of the oven. It's an incredible and a unique gourmond. It smells warm and edible. This is strictly a cold weather fragrance imo. I wore it in the summer, and the summer heat and humidity made the fragrance overbearing and thick. Moderate to long lasting. Can induce headaches if you are sensitive to fragrance. Probably not appropriate for closed spaces, ie. Airplanes, doctors offices or indoor crowds due to the thick syrupyness of this perfume.”
“Bought this in a mini set of 4 on a cruise, as a blind buy its not bad. Its personally my favorite of the set. Compared to other JPG perfumes, this is perfect for a younger woman and is more wearable for daily use. Despite what reviews say I honestly think its great for spring and summer wear. Projection is pretty good, and stays on the skin a bit. Vanilla is the strongest note that stands out on my skin which makes it sweeter.”
“One of my favorite perfumes in Kayali's Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar and I've heard that the dry down of that is similar to La Belle. I was sceptical until I got to try this at a store. I'm actually pleasantly surprised at how similar it is that I was tempted to get myself a bottle. Maybe next time!”
6 Clones Found
Best Match
Lattafa
Teriaq
81%accuracy
$24
FragranceShop
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
Teriaq's base is noticeably warmer and more amber-forward compared to La Belle's delicate sandalwood finish, giving it a 1-2 hour shorter longevity. The opening and heart are nearly identical, but the clone performs best within 6-8 hours versus La Belle's 10+ hour performance.
AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $29
Maison Alhambra
Glacier Bella
78%accuracy
$20
FragranceNet
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
Glacier Bella performs slightly lighter in projection and longevity, lasting approximately 4-5 hours versus La Belle's 6-8 hours. The floral heart is somewhat less prominent and defined, with a slightly more synthetic interpretation of the tuberose accord.
AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $20
Swiss Arabian
Casablanca
78%accuracy
$39
FragranceNet
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone performs reasonably well on the floral heart but substitutes sandalwood with amber in the base, creating a sweeter drydown. Longevity and sillage are marginally lighter than the original designer fragrance.
AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $39
Fragrance World
Urban Women Paradise
78%accuracy
-
Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone has noticeably shorter longevity (4-5 hours vs 6-8 hours) and slightly less refined floral accords in the middle notes. Urban Women Paradise leans slightly sweeter overall, with marginally less projection and sillage compared to the original.
Amazon
Dua
Error 430: Garden Tales
78%accuracy
$33
Dua
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
The clone's longevity and sillage are slightly reduced compared to the original, and the vanilla-patchouli base lacks some of the warmth and complexity found in Jean Paul Gaultier's formulation. The overall composition is faithful but reads as a simplified interpretation rather than an exact reproduction.
Dua $33
Zara
Sultry Pear Eau de Parfum
81%accuracy
-
Price
-
Longevity
-
Sillage
Brings praline, almond and jasmine to the mix and skips vetiver, amber and floral notes from the original. Voters say it fades sooner on skin. It sits closer to the skin than the original.
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