La Belle Le Parfum Jean Paul Gaultier for women

The initial note of caramelized pear is very sweet. The drydown is also gourmand sweet with a tropical hint. While it's generally considered a nighttime fragrance, if you're not stuck in the office for eight hours and plan to wear it to a cafe, it could work for daytime wear as well.

A heavy gourmand with an intoxicating baked and caramelised spiced pear vibe. The pear is sticky, overripe and doused in vanilla, similar to the original la Belle but with a heavy smokiness from the tonka bean. Darker, less sweet and sexier, but perhaps too much for some people, especially those who like lighter scents. Delicious to those who enjoy sillage and longevity beasts, and lovers of all things deeply gourmand and delectable.

I love this scent, was a reckless blind buy.
First you smell the pear like a fruity wine scent and the vanilla.
While drying down Is the Vanilla and Tonka bean is like smokey vanilla with species, like very aromatic.

Is a very mature and sober vanilla but sweet, I understand why some don't like it cause the Tonka. But this is one of my favorites to wear, even on summer nights or day cause I just want to smell it on me. And I'm 23. I like how people loves the Vanilla and tell me it smells good.

sugary amber and vanilla, one of my go to fragrances and i am always granted compliments when wearing this

A deep, sugary vanilla scent. When I wear it I KNOW people are going to tell me I smell good. This and black opium eau de parfum are my most complimented fragrances and understandably, the have very similar scent profiles and give off the same sexy vibe. In my top 3 favourite fragrances and currently looking for something similar. If anyone has the time, please check my profile and view the fragrances I currently own and send me any recommendations of similar vanilla base perfumes ♡

It’s foggy & raining all day (which I enjoy:) my softest flannel shirt & favourite wool wrap. Nestled. That’s the word that comes to mind. You want to burrow into this scent. Natural, relaxed, languid, that type of sensual to me. Long full body stretch with the sheets draping just so. Fuzzy wrap sweater, the same shade as this glass..,with slinky black jeans. I’m typically not drawn to anything remotely gourmand. I saw the bottle ages ago at a fragrance event, knew the staff, I remember her laughing getting it off the shelf, she said everyone wants to hold it & didn’t expect me to like it at all. My face lit up apparently:) The test strip lived in my car until is was blank again. And I seriously couldn’t get it out of my mind. (Amouage Figment was last scent to haunt me) Ever try to intellectually convince yourself why you don’t ‘really’ like something, that something ‘doesn’t suit’ you…hahaha. The nose knows! You’re all mine now beautiful.
One mist was enough for me, lasts ‘till morning, the dry down stayed pretty consistent for 6+hrs, there’s a shimmering effect too. Rich yet an easy wear at one mist. I’m curious how she’ll play in all the seasons & occasions. This bottle will be a tough one to top.

I'm going to start by saying I disagree with most of the other reviews here - I do not find this perfume to be sexy, seductive, man-eating, bombshell, etc. I do, however, agree that it is very flirty and fun. It's pretty, sweet, bubbly yet grounded. It's for sure attractive but I definitely don't find it to be "sexy". I don't see a woman in a red or black dress with red lipstick out on the prowl. I see a brunette, naturally beautiful knock-out wearing a cozy, baggy, soft cashmere sweater, curled up on the couch by the fire in the evening, reading a book, eating a butter tart, just relaxing, smelling good, looking good, nothing more, nothing less.

I've been wearing this for over a year now and not once have I ever gotten a compliment on it - and I usually do get compliments on most perfumes I wear. My husband says it's just OK. I like it a little better than that, but still it's not what I reach for when I'm going for a seductive vibe. This perfume just makes me feel homey and cozy.

For me I feel that if Kayali Vanilla and Dior Poison Girl had a baby, this would be it. I do not like the former at all due to it's fake, sharp vanilla note, but I do really enjoy the latter. (Please remember this is just how these perform on my skin so please take what I'm saying with a grain of salt. This is just my experience with these perfumes.)

I don't get any pear like other reviewers seem to be getting which makes me a little sad because it sounds delicious, but I do get vanilla and tonka.

Overall I'd give it a 6/10 - Like, not love.

im usually not a fan of womens designer fragrances, they all smell the same to me and I tend to wear unisex/masculine niche scents but THIS…Let me just start off by saying I do have feminine designer scents but I never wear them outside and mostly just around the house- EXCEPT THIS ONE!! Warm, seductive, sensual pear, I didnt know I liked pear until i smelt this. Its slightly DARK fruity, not bright fruity, which makes it deep, sensual and mysterious, Its incredibly good, very sexy, sweet and feminine but still cool and mysterious enough (this is huge for me bc i dont like smelling overly “beautiful/womanly”), this is just hot girl. Night time, dates, dick appointment or clubbing appropriate but i wear at any time of the day in any season. Its versatile and easy to pair with other simple fragrances that dont have too much random nuances. 2 years ago i wore it layered with instant crush and it was remarkable. Instant crush with sexy sweet pear edge, please try if you can! My best designer blind buy and most likely the only one I’ll ever repurchase. Its smooth and well blended with no nauseating components like many great designer scents; Givenchy Linderdit Rouge is a very close second but the dense white flowers are very headache inducing, Libre intense is also great but the lavender kick is also headache inducing - those r my top 3 but La belle le parfum easily the all rounder, its very hard not to like this, and it has worked great for me in all seasons

ACTUALLY LASTS, 8 hours minimum on me, very good consistent projection for 6 hours before it gets closer to the skin, but even then people close to you can smell it - overall i can actually smell it on my skin for 12+ hours.

I LOVE IT !! it is my favorite fragrance ever, it smells delicious, very sweet and sexy. It smells confident, mysterious, elegant, sweet, beautiful, feminine and wealthy. I got a lot of compliments using it and it lasts FOREVER, I put it in the morning when I wake up by 6 AM and my parents still tell me I smell amazing at 9 PM.

Jasmine smells fecal to me. Heavy syrup. Turns my stomach. Prefer the og if I had to choose and pure xs over both.

This is delicious, smells like a vanilla poached pear on a winters evening, I’ve been chased down the street wearing this asking what I have on, it is truly mouthwatering, timeless and a forever favourite - on me it last all day on clothes and hair and the sillage is fill the room strong

Ladies, I can confirm that this GEM has been reformulated and repackaged, and it's of inferior quality (duration, sillage and scent are compromised). The JPG original/European website already showcases the fugly new packaging, where as the US website still featured the original packaging and imagery. If you're in New Zealand, Perfume NZ has just received a new shipment of the ORIGINAL La Belle Le Parfum in 100ml, so get your hands on it now or you'll miss out! I have a 3/4 full large bottle and I've just ordered 2 more because this is my most complimented scent ever and once it's gone, it's gone!!!

Esta fragancia es una joyita absoluta, solo para golosas y fanáticas de lo Gourmand con un toque oscuro y con duración bestial, este es el camino sin dudas.

This is a strong, warm scent, not suitable for daytime. It does have the pear top note, but I don’t find it sweet. It reminds me of a spiced drink you would have in the wintertime. It’s very dusky and seductive. And again, it’s very strong, I haven’t even made it through a quarter of my bottle. Not for everyday, but the type of scent you’d wear with an all leather outfit and a vampy red lipstick!

Y’all I swear this last 24+ hours on my skin and it smells sooo sweet.My friends love it and I got so many compliments :)) my fav perfume so far

Um perfume icônico de cheiroso,sua fragrância me lembra um tanto cookies com leite quente e mel pela manhã fria,uma fragrância envolvente,quente e doce que me trás um aconchego com toda a desenvoltura que tem,um perfume de personalidade e presença,não vejo a hora de obter um desses na minh coleção ❤️

sexy, and yum, this is my favorite

I just bought this perfume 2 days ago, I put it on for a party that same night and I can still smell it on my wrist even though I have taken showers and put other perfumes on top of it. The longevity of this perfume is insane (at least on my skin) and the scent is even better. I love gourmand perfumes and this has become one of my favorites really fast, it has the perfect amount of sweet vanilla without it being too much, I just love it. I feel like it would layer really well with another vanilla perfume and maybe one that highlights the jasmine note.

I have a 10ml of this from ages ago, and while it's not a scent I use often, I absolutely love it. It lasts forever on clothes! I was reading the reviews again the other day and sprayed my wrist, some accidentally got on my dressing gown and I can still smell it three days later.

I'd never considered buying a bottle as thought the 10ml I had would last due to the fact you only need one or two sprays as on me it's very strong (and also because I have that many perfumes, I will probably never finish them all in my lifetime 😬😆) buuuuut after reading recent reviews about it being reformulated and it having a new bottle design (why????? The old bottle was beautiful!!) I went on a panic buy to try and get a bottle of the old version before they disappear! I think I've succeeded but have to wait for it to be delivered to be certain 😫
I really wish they wouldn't reformulate things - if it ain't broke don't try to fix it!

One of my absolute faves. Am I the only person that gets grape from this as well? Super juicy and fruity vanilla that commands a room. Amazing longevity and projection. I don’t need more than a couple sprays to get beast mode performance with this one. Sad to read that’s it’s been reformulated and the bottling has changed recently. I only bought a 1 oz bottle and regret not getting a bigger size before they changed it. Guess imma have to stretch the juice I have left out 😩

Es una bestia en duración! Su estela también es fenomenal. Y de aroma uff, dulcecito, cálido, espléndido.

Why is nobody talking about how it has been reformulated and the bottle design has changed?! So sad because I love the OG La Belle and I was so excited when I purchased this, only to be disappointed. I cant smell pear at all, the jasmine overpowers but I will say that it is VERY long lasting.

Smells like vanilla Coke with pear, really good

My first designer frag, and that too a gift from my boyfriend. Knew it's great but didn't really expect it to be this intoxicating. God bless JPG, you really went all out with this one. Deep, dark, elegant and a sensual vanilla bomb. If you don't have this (the old bottle), trust me, YOU'RE MISSING OUT!
Lasts more than 12 hrs on my skin and projects like crazy, like filling up the entire room crazy. This being a very sweet, warm vanilla scent, 2 sprays are good enough to make him vvv happy.

This fragrance is literally INTOXICATING.
Some people will complain that they get headaches and feel repulsed by it and others will be attracted and affected by it like a sweet little buzz of oxy's and champagne.

When you first spray it on - It's very loud, it's (too) intense.
Give it time to unfold - the drydown is deliciously toned down but captivating in a slightly narcotic and exquisite manner.
It's addicting - so the art is to not overindulge.

You have to spray it well in advance before leaving your house for it to develop/blend with your skin chemistry and settle from a very 'va-va-voom' statement too a more subtle yet sensual touche d'élégance.
I have actually worn this scent to the opera and gotten compliments for it in the intermission.

My advice: Either you are at the frequency of this scent or you are not.. And if you're not feeling it, don't wear it.
Furthermore, this is one of those scents that can appear either trashy or classy depending on how you present yourself/dress whilst wearing it, so I'd keep that in mind.

(Disclaimer: I do not like the original La Belle but this version is darker, more mature and enthralling, which is much more to my liking. You might feel the opposite if you're a fan of the original. Not a safe blind buy.)

(Edit: This review concerns the non-reformulated version. I have not tried the newer version. I hate all these reformulations).

To me this is a more subtle, sweet, powdery version of the original La Belle. I like this one but definitely not as much as the original. Don’t get me wrong I love this but to me nothing beats the original one. Still love it though. I barely get the pear note in this. It’s more dusty, powdery, vanilla there is something darker to it but the original just has my heart. Ya know?

Superb juicy pear and vanilla. Very addictive, perfection, signature worthy.

It's warm and spicy, I can smell the pear and vanilla notes. It was pretty woody on me though, which made it quite intense. Very attractive perfume.

This has been reformulated y'all along with a new bottle design and I'm so sad!!! I just bought the older/original version in their gift set and I plan on holding onto it for a long time! I HATE when brands do this!!

Edit: I got a new bottle & yes it has a new design. I plan on just keeping it in my dresser for maybe 6+ months for it to macerate & get as strong as the original was.

The vanilla & amber in this gives a warm, sweet, spicy Christmas candle vibe lol. It’s perfect for date nights or nights out! It’s strong so only a few sprays are needed, or you’ll end up with a headache.

I have 40 bottles of perfume, some ranging over $400. This is the only bottle I have almost finished in less than 6 months. This already is one the longest lasting and most powerful scents I own, but let this macerate for 2+ months and HOLY. I came back to this yesterday with the small amount left in the bottle.. this lasted 15 hours on my skin with HEAVY projection still going at hour 10. It was not like that at the beginning when I first got this, although strong, the maceration has taken this to next level beast mode. Absolutely a compliment magnet. 11/10 fragrance in all categories

This is an intense perfume that did it right, taking the sultry notes from the original and turning them up a notch or two. This is a beautiful vanilla woodsy/incense-like scent to me, I don't pick up much sweetness. The scent lasts longer than most of my other perfumes, the dry down is lovely and warm, it's a spray once & walk through for me (again, it's very strong).

Give it a try if you want a more alluring version of La Belle.

Not a safe blind buy, definitely a cold weather scent. Purchased from: Dillard's

One of my most addictive scents. It's so sweet and juicy, warm and intoxicating. The best.

Oh boy how sceptical I was about this one. I really dislike that silly trademark can and the brand’s obession with bust perfume designs, and overall not really a fan of JPG perfumes. But I tried it in a store today and I was FLOORED. Juicy, sultry and seductive pear and vanilla. Absolutely beautiful! Very addictive and it’s giving femme fatale. I see that Zara’s Sultry pear is listed as similar to La Belle. There’s nothing sultry about that one. Go for this babe instead

I love La Belle and I've worn it daily for over a year. It was a blind buy for me. When the time came to re-purchase, I thought (based on online reviews) I'd like this one even more and made another blind purchase. It's not a bad perfume but for me, it's hardly comparable to La Belle.

It is a lot more potent. One spritz in a hot room made me nauseous and I've had the windows open for 2+h before I felt better. I won't be wearing it in summer and spare myself and innocent people the suffering. With La Belle I can spray up to 3 times, I won't be uncomfortable in any season and I get regular compliments. On a positive note, I would use the bottle I have at least 2-3 times longer.

The jasmine is overpowering on me, I get a hint of vanilla and that's it. I miss the freshness and sweetness of the pear. If you didn't like the pear in La Belle, maybe this is a good fit for you.

La Belle Le Parfum has a more mature feel, less is more approach. I wouldn't describe it as "sexy" or "seductive", more "elegant" and "confident". It's giving me business lunch vibe more than date night.

Caramelized baked pear with a background of deep spiced vanilla,cozy and warm.

At first I tried the OG thinking it was the intense version and was surprised to not smell the vanilla at all,the original La Belle EDP is slightly juicier with the vetiver adding a fresher quality,the pear note lasts longer,but it has also a more synthetic and perfumey vibe to it and while it might be worn in spring,I wouldn't find it suitable for very hot climates.The OG,to me,resembles Fancy by Jessica Simpson with the latter being a more juvenile version of the first.
The intense version is a winter scent to the bone,with the tonka backing and adding depth to the spiced vanilla drydown and a distinct cardamom note upon first spraying. I'm not a fan of natural vanilla,but I appreciate a deeper,darker take on it and this is full bottle worthy to me;I wouldn't define it as a sexy or a femme fatale scent as many reviewers did,though there's a bit of sultriness to it,is mostly toned down and perfectly fine for casual wear not only date nights.Still testing sillage and longevity.
The bottle is beyond gorgeous,well done JPG.

EDIT:Got a fb,sillage is moderate,longevity is up to 6-7 hours,but I suspect it could become beast mode with some maceration so I picked up a 100 ml,fingers crossed.
It's been reformulated and the bottle design is changing as well,smh.

Such a delicious, slightly dark scent! The smell reminds me of a pear crumble made with lots of juicy pears. Truly a well blended masterpiece.

I'm quite picky with my vanilla scents, as it usually makes me nauseous. This however did not. It is very sweet though, so I can see that it can be nauseating for someone else.

The longevity is great. Even on my very dry skin it lasts up to 9hrs.

I have purchased a new bottle yesterday and this has been changed. Darker color is now in the bottom and the flowers are not metallic anymore, now are painted on the glass.
I’m pretty sure that the fragrance has been changed also. Not syrupy at all and really sour during the first minutes. Lack of longevity indeed
Has anybody smell the new bottle and feels the same?

this is a big no for me. i love a sweet-gourmand fragnance that makes me feel sexy but this was disappointing to say the least. the pear was not for me. it was nauseating and i felt like i was in a retirement home all day. i would not reccomend blind buying, try it first on yourself for a day or two to be sure.

On me this is an absolute tonka bomb. Dense, sweet and persistent. I get the pear and vanilla as well but I wouldn't bother with this one unless you know you like tonka bean. I really like this and I'll finish my small decant, but I think I prefer the original (the original leans more fruity on me). But this absolutely succeeds as being a richer interpretation of the original.

This is such a flirty, fun and sexy fragrance. Everytime I wear it I get a lot of compliments. It projects amazingly well so you only need a couple sprays, and it lasts. Perfect date night scent for autumn and winter. Very juicy, creamy and sweet. You have to like sweet perfumes to enjoy this. It's a staple in my collection.

La Belle Le Parfum opens spicy and strong, and the drydown is just like La Belle. You get the same scent. Le parfum is stronger, in fact more intense, and definitely fills the room. You can enter a room and it will smell like Le parfum. Spray lightly. Only in winter. This is a night scent. It’s gorgeous 😍, and so is the OG La Belle.

I bought it on a whim, thought it was gonna be my new dark n stromy fragrance, but after a few uses I changed my mind completely. To sweet and chokes, makes me cough all that incense ( it is not listed but thats what I get mostly, strong church accord).

To start off, I have to say this is going to be a longer review because I'm stupefied by how JPG created a perfume like this with just a few simple notes. LB Le Parfum is the fruitiest pear scent I've ever come across, one of my favorite bottles I keep reaching for, and possibly my most successful blind buy.

I rarely use the word 'sexy', but that's what this perfume is. It’s sultry and enigmatic like Ava Gardner in The Killers. It's intense, juicy and addicting, and it makes my heart pound. It's a freshly baked pear pie with real vanilla and spices. It's powerful, delicately mature, sophisticated — I could go on and on, and there still wouldn't be enough words in the English language to convey how much I love it.

I live in the Nordics and we drink something called glögg (hot mulled wine) around the holidays. I've never had glögg made with pear, but there's something about the soothing, sugary warmth and spiciness that reminds me of the beverage.

That said, as much as I'd love to wear this year-round, it’s too heavy for the Summer months in my opinion. It's still perfect for Winter and Fall, possibly for the nighttime in Spring, too. Last Summer, I wore the OG La Belle as a lighter replacement, which I also love, but it has more notes and it’s just not quite the same.

The bottle itself is beautiful, especially the 50ml and 100ml ones with the golden rose decollete adornment. Instead of the typical cardboard box, this perfume comes in a pastel mint tin can with a raised effect on the text and logo. The bottle is safely slotted into a red velvet mount inside and the tin can is a great way to store the bottle, although I like to keep them both out on display.

LB Le Parfum is undeniably a quality EdP from JPG. I pray they never make the mistake of discontinuing or reformulating because I want to be able to have this in my collection for the rest of my life without the fear of running out.

(+) Delicious pear note, great longevity, strong sillage, gorgeous bottle, high quality
(-) Too heavy for hot weather :(

10/10

EDIT: Oh no... Apparently, they're in the process of rolling out a new bottle design and it's definitely not as gorgeous anymore. For clarification, my review is about a bottle I got back in 2022 with the rose design. Here's to hoping they've left the notes untouched. 🤞

Al percibir por primera vez su salida, me abrumó un poco el haba Tonka, porque se siente bien especiada en conjunto con la pera. Tuve que darle tiempo necesariamente para convencerme hasta que ocurrió la magia: una aroma exquisitamente dulce y avanillado. Llega a sentirse hasta algo salado en la salida, pero esto cambia al pasar unos minutos. Debe gustarte la vainilla y la pera para que está hermosa fragancia te encante. 10/10 porque la duración es de locos en mi piel. Amo mucho.

Krásná vůně, dlouho jsem ji měla jako nejoblíbenější. Dcera mi řekla, že voním jako dětský sirup na teplotu 🤦. Takže... Ano, voním jako dětský sirup, cítím pouze toto

Without all the darker notes that La Belle has, this is much more innocent and cuddly. The Jasmine saves it from being too boring. Great if you want a perfume that is mostly vanilla and pear that's cute and easy to wear. No one will think you smell bad, and only snobs will think you're too mature for it. Tonka always does a good job of elevating vanilla fragrances. Also, on my skin it smells like there's Labdanum in it, but I don't notice it sprayed on a card, so it may be a personal chemistry thing.

To put it simply, definition of seduction

Oh gosh... I get happy giggles when I spray this. It's lovely, deep, with the right amount of sweetness. Sexy tonka and, on me, it produces this rich, caramely note. Performance is great, too.

Bought this with the Valentino Intense for date nights, great scent. It’s sweet and woody, sensual even. Although i must admit, i don't like it on my hair. (A location i often spray my perfumes) it just doesn't mix well with the shampoo i guess

Very very sweet, nauseating. But i think it depends on the skin chemistry because on someone else it smelled deep, not extremely sweet, amber-y. So there might be a hit or miss.
Also it resembles a lot Black Opium le parfum. Even the notes are super similar

I got this scent expecting it to be a sugary sweet pear with some sexy depth from amber notes. However, to me there is a huge vetiver note (not my favorite scent) that is a bit woody and can smell a bit mature. This note overcame the surgery pear I was hoping for more of. I know a lot of people rave about this scent and how sweet it is, but I have also heard similar comments about the stronger mature notes as well. It probably depends on how it mixes with your skin PH. Please sample this scent before buying it if able to!

Baked Glazed Pear Crumble in a bottle. The cinnamon, butter, brown sugar, crumbled topping adds texture to the cooked fruit. It’s fruity, but the tartness is tempered by the warm, gooey, smokey sweetness, gentle baking spices, and a very yummy, and nutty vanilla dry down. I swear it feels like there is either hazelnut or almonds in the dry down here too. As well as vetiver like in the OG. The woodiness of the OG is still here.

Anyhow… Le Parfum really is a gourmand lover’s dream. Delicious & inviting in a grown up way.

The OG is slightly mouth watering and aquatic, somewhat cool and fresh. Almost like chilled, sliced pears swimming in pear juice. In comparison with the OG, I find Le Parfum warm and sultry, baked and served warm.

I think I slightly prefer LP over the OG. Only slightly. They are literally neck and neck to me, each for their own reasons. However, I think both serve their purpose and I would not hesitate to own both if you are struggling to decide between the two.

Right now I have travel sizes of each. I believe the original would be wonderful for spring & summer… while Le Parfum is perfect for fall & winter. Both are absolutely lovely and satisfying. Such a pleasure to sniff!

This perfume was my signature scent in 2021-2022 before dropped the bottle and broke the top so I couldn’t spray it anymore and eventually gave up on trying to open it and threw it out (pain). I loved it at the time, and this was before I got into fragrance and just chose whatever smelled nice to me. I still love this scent but unfortunately I don’t think it’s suited for very hot climates like where I live. To me it’s a warm freshly baked apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream- insanely delicious but a bit cloying and out of place in hot weather. I think if I lived in the northern hemisphere this would be so absolutely perfect for winter and the Christmas season as it is so cozy and rich. It is also sooooo long lasting and has a lot of projection and now that I’m into fragrance more I can’t help but look back and worry about how much I used to wear and how I probably made everyone around me a bit sick especially in summer lol. This is also a very sexy sultry scent to me so I think it’s probably more suited for night time rather than the workplace (another mistake I made back then… whoops)

These are my top 10 favorite fragrance purchases for 2023:

☆ Ambrosia Imperiale ☆ 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲
☆ Notorieta from Maison De Darius 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅
☆ St. John by City Rhythm 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅
☆ Déjà Vu White Flower
☆ La Belle Le Parfum Intense (𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐆 𝐭𝐨𝐨)
☆ Valaya (𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗩)
☆ Fenty
☆ Baccarat Rouge 540 aka 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗬
☆ Black Tie 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨
☆ Vanille Leather (𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬)

I loved this and was using up a decant before buying a full bottle.

Suddenly this started to smell like Aqualina Pink Sugar.

Im so confused… still good though, I like pink sugar, but this isn't the deep, smooth vanilla I was looking for.

I don't know if it's just my body chemistry but when I spray it on my skin, it smells like cinnamon sugar that has been caramelized. I really wanted to love it but it's not for me. On my sister, it smells really lovely tho.

i prefer this to the original la belle even though i love both. le parfum feels a bit more romantic and dark but just as diffusive

Bottle is not gorgeous anymore

Dark thick resinous vanilla seeds scraped off the pod. Juicy jammy pear. Sometimes spicy. Bottle is gorgeous. Love!

the opening is a frizzy pear, and eventually it turns into a creamy and deep vanilla scent. i layer it with eos vanilla cashmere, vanilla by body fantasies, then i spray la belle le parfum. on top of that i spray vanilla potion. this version is much more intense and stronger than the original, and it’s perfect for a date night, or a night out. it’s one of my favorites!

It’s not my favorite scent, i was expecting something lighter. I do really like it though, and i wear it whenever i want to get compliments. I have NEVER worn this without receiving a compliment, men especially seem to go crazy for it

I quite liked this when i tried it on a test paper a while ago but today i actually sprayed it on my wrists and i don’t know if it just doesn’t go well with my skin chemistry or if i was crazy back then. The dry down leaves an overly sweet overpowering vanilla smell, although you can still find a bit of the tonka bean.

La Belle Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier, is absolutely beautiful and sexy. I have to say, its my first JPG fragrance and I wasn't sure about purchasing it back in 2021 because I wasn't interested in the pear note and the price was high. Now, trying it out for the first time on myself, it has this deep dark, sweetness of vanilla-tonka bean ice cream that entwines with the fruity, warm, tart pear pastry being the dessert after a full course meal. Then, I sit back and smell the aroma of a bouquet of jasmine flowers tingling in my nose as if it was the centerpiece at a dinner table that I was enjoying with my friends and family. The fragrance took me on a ride like no other. I can only imagine that the original La Belle Parfum by JPG must've been a hit, because I never tried it because, again I wasn't interested in the pear note or the price during the time of 2019. Well, I wasn't big on perfumes back in that time frame until now. I might consider buying the original La Belle Parfum.

I was searching for a spicy, sweet and warm fragrance that could be worn during Christmas time and fell in love with the juicy pear and cinnamon in the opening. I haven't tested this perfume for more than 10 minutes in store, but it features notes I generally love throughout all its pyramid, so I didn't bother waiting for the fragrance to evolve and immediately have had my boyfriend bought it for me as a Christmas present.
I was very happy until I started to really wear the perfume.
Once at home, I still loved the opening, so juicy and Christmassy, thanks to the pear- cinnamon accord, but there was something in the heart and base of the fragrance that slightly smelled like urine/putrescent flowers. I don't know if it's due to my body chemistry, the quality of jasmine (maybe too indolic), or if it is because of the tonka bean. The only thing I know is that this sour and off-putting combination of rancid flowers definitely breaks the magic and spoils the sweetness and juiciness which I was promised by the opening. Except for the opening, which I still adore, there's nothing sexy or warm in this perfume for me, and after the first twenty minutes it becomes sour and confusing. I'm disappointed. Really wanted to love it 😔

The original is mostly fresh pear and creamy sweet, vanilla. . This parfum version is similar but has more added notes. The parfum still has the signature, delicious sweet pear and vanilla with added cinnamon and cherry and deeper amber. I love both!!! This is perfect for Christmas time and the winter season. You will be smelling like a sweet, cinnamon, pear pie!!!

I can sense Quentin Bisch's touch here. La Belle Le Parfum is of the same ilk as Angel Muse, but without the dirty patch--instead there's a shampoo musk and the signature Gaultier orange blossom. Juicy and sweet, but deep. Good performance, but not FB worthy for me because that fruit shampoo accord is a little generic smelling imo.

can be nauseating one spray is enough it is very sweet unique winter scent very sexy. pear gives freshness to it. i regret buying it i started to hate it after few days hopefully i will love it again.

I tested this in store and (prematurely) added it to my want shelf when I got home. How silly of me! Spritzing a paper strip with a cloud of other scents all around you isn't the proper way to truly test a perfume! It's been a while since then. I recently bought the biggest bottle, it came today. Sadly, it's not as good as I remember it being, not even close! It has me questioning if this is a completely different bottle! Maybe I actually tested the original La Belle then? Now I'm smelling an incense scent that I didn't notice before. It does have some sweetness, but whatever that is, it's so overpowering. The vanilla isn't prominent enough for me to purchase this again. I think the bottle is pretty though. I still (sort of) like it, but I'm not loving it. Someone on here said it layers well with Bum Bum Cream or Cheirosa 62. I'll try that. Who knows, maybe I'll feel differently next week? I'm starting not to trust even my own judgement on this fragrance journey. 😅 This perfume feels thick and fuzzy, and has 1970s energy. It's like a shag carpet. It reminds me (just a little) of Ciara. Ciara has its own vintage magic though, and is much better in my opinion. The two aren’t all that similar, but you know... Update: I never reach for this. I don't like it at all now. It's basically all pear and strong incense, with a sharp drydown that won't die, especially on clothing.

It becomes seductive When it cools down ..
makes you wanna eat yourself 💜
Sexy and mysterious
At first spry it’s a little annoying but when it cools is a different story..so attractive , makes you wanna drown into that dark beauty.🥀

Spicy pear tatin. Although they are not listed here I smell cinnamon and cardamom very clearly.
Cosy and comforting gourmand.
Longevity and sillage are excellent although you have to be careful with application, one spray more than needed and it can get overwhelming.
The first time I smelled this and its sister I discarded them as boring pear body sprays, go figure. I guess you live and you learn.

Stays close to skin, would love heavier sillage

I blind bought this and the OG la belle together because I couldn’t decide which one to go with. I initially disliked the OG and couldn’t get myself to like it so I sold it about a year later almost full. This one I kept and still have and loved and still love. I have about a fourth of my 100 ml left and will definitely be repurchasing. My love for this one has grown the longer I have it. It’s such a compliment getter and my man loves this one me. It’s so good and there are definitely notes I can smell that aren’t listed, cherry and cinnamon for example. Some notes I can smell but can’t put my finger on. This is just divine!

It's so yummy😋

A Captivating Symphony of Femininity: La Belle Le Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier

In the realm of olfactory enchantment, Jean Paul Gaultier's "La Belle Le Parfum" emerges as a masterpiece, transcending conventional fragrance boundaries with an unparalleled expression of feminine allure. As a young gentleman, my encounter with this scent has been nothing short of revelatory, a sensory journey that beckons admiration and appreciation.

From the moment this fragrance graces the senses, a harmonious blend of sweet and sensual notes unfolds, creating an atmosphere of unabashed femininity. The initial burst of pear and vanilla, delicately interwoven with the magnetic allure of vetiver, ushers in an olfactory symphony that is both sophisticated and intoxicating.

What truly captivates is the seamless transition of "La Belle Le Parfum" from a vivacious opening to a mellifluous heart, where the floral notes of iris and jasmine unfurl with grace. This nuanced interplay evokes a sense of timeless elegance, leaving an indelible mark that transcends fleeting trends.

As a gentleman enamored by the olfactory arts, I find the fragrance's longevity and sillage to be nothing short of remarkable. The subtle trail it leaves in its wake is an evocative whisper of refined femininity, an understated yet captivating presence that lingers throughout the day.

While "La Belle Le Parfum" is undoubtedly crafted for the modern woman, its allure is not bound by gender norms. As a young man, I find myself irresistibly drawn to its captivating embrace, appreciating the artistry and craftsmanship woven into every note. It serves as a testament to the notion that true beauty transcends societal expectations.

The exquisite flacon, an embodiment of sensuous curves and adorned with intricate details, mirrors the elegance encapsulated within the fragrance. Its design serves as a visual metaphor for the allure contained within—a bottle that is as enticing to behold as the scent it houses.

In summation, Jean Paul Gaultier's "La Belle Le Parfum" is an ode to femininity that transcends boundaries, a symphony of scents that resonates with timeless allure. As a young man enamored by the world of fragrance, I am entranced by its captivating spell, and I embrace the notion that true beauty knows no gender. "La Belle Le Parfum" is not just a fragrance; it is an invitation to appreciate and celebrate the enduring allure of femininity in all its splendid facets.

My current love in winter. Love love love

Magnificent!
What a rhapsody. Bold & powerful. Such a comfortable dry down.
Wow!

Oh my lord! This has an absolutely ridiculously stunning drydown❤️🔥

This was sort of a blind buy for me, after trying the original La Belle EDP (which I initially didn't like, and then grew to love). I watched a lot of reviews about this one and the general consensus was that this was much like the EDP but darker and more intense. I can agree with that statement.

On initial spray you get a burst of what smells like stewed pears. The kind that you would put into a crumble or pie. This is a very edible scent. Personally I think the EDP smells brighter and sweeter, and this Le Parfum version is spicier.
For sure, there are a lot more notes at play here than Fragrantica has listed. After about 30 mins the juiciness of the pear subsides into the background and the vanilla/spices do their thing.

This is 8/10 for me. Good lasting power. Yet to get any unsolicited compliments on this one yet ;)

I used to hate vanilla and I never thought about smelling this one because I wouldn't say I liked So Scandal so I was really sceptic about the whole line. But this? I blind-bought it for cheap on the marketplace because I loved Divine and oh my god.. It's legit love/desire in a bottle. I go FERAL just by smelling it from the bottle. If a girl wore this I would fall in love, maybe I'll even fall in love with myself wearing this—just the perfect amount of sweetness. The tonka bean really makes it alluring and the longevity is amazing. Why did I go so long just ignoring La Belle??

THIS IS SO YUMMY! It's sweet, but airy at the same time. Not overly cloying like a lot of gourmands can be. I get warm pear and honey with a touch of tonka. It's gorgeous. I love the colour of the juice and the bottle is stunning. One complaint was I could not get the lid off of the tin! As a result, I had to pry te bottom opened and now I can't store it back in the tin. Could be a me problem though LOL. Overall, this is a happy, sweet and cozy scent. I am in love!

Smoky tonka and caramelised pear
quickly settle into a simple jasmine-vanilla, hot-custard-and-crumble. (I’m reminded of OGX Coconut Miracle Oil in the syrupy vanilla bean drydown). Seductive, sticky-sweet, I would just love for the opening smoke to linger and bring some complexity to the vanilla, turning this into the femme fatale that I would expect from the gold and malbec of the bottle. Instead it’s very sexy in a non-threatening way, which has its value but isn’t what I want from JPG (I wear JPG to smell like an intimidating intoxicating slut).
Great fragrance for laying in bed on a wintery weekday eating tiramisu and watching Anna Karenina, spoken from experience.

I usually avoid calling oerfumes sexy, because it seems both vapid and innocuous. But this time I will: This is sexy as hell. Seriously smoky tonka and clean pear/jasmin. Very nche quality and style. I am not surprised I do not smell this one on my teenage students. It’s too dark. Last forever. Great silage.

@ Acrelune Thank you for answering my question! Truly appreciate that! And yes I’m like you I still had an itch and I brought the intense! I love it but I really don’t see a really big difference! I’m not sorry I got it because I will wear both!!! 😍

I think this perfume does smell good, but I was honestly surprised as it’s not very complex. To me it smells like a simple vanilla, good but simple and nothing crazy but still is a classic scent either by itself or layered!

this is not only the most sexy and beautiful scent, butt it is one of my favourite perfumes ever! (top 3). its is the perfume that got me into perfumes. I own both la belle intense and the original but the intense to me is so much better. it is rich, syrupy and deep, it smells like caramelised pear crumble. This perfume lasts DAYS and projects like crazy, you seriously cannot go wrong.

This is one of my favourite perfume and I absolutely love it. It could be worn in all year around except summer. I have to say when I was looking for new perfume lady in shop let me try the original La Belle first then I did ask her to let me smell Le Parfum and it was love on first sniff💕 It’s powerful, seductive, sweet but not sickly like I find with the original. Later on La Belle original was gifted to me and I use it less and if so I only spray one or twice and done (which is not normal for me, I’m oversprayer🫣). I found the OG cloying and too sweet if you spray more but is suitable for summer - not extreme heat though. So depends what you prefer, for sure try both because I do believe if you are lover of pear ans vanilla it worth to have both. La Belle Le Parfum is winner for me 💕

@ladysax you truly don’t!
I have both and I kinda regret it.
They’re not different enough to both be purchased and frankly, only you, the wearer will notice the difference (the Parfum being slightly darker than the OG), but anyone else smelling you would not notice a difference at all.

I personally think the OG is better as the darkness in the Parfum makes it a teeny bit much for warmer weather, the OG is more versatile that way.

If you’re like me and you still get that itch you can’t scratch until you buy the fragrance, get a miniature one or a bag bottle, you’ll see for yourself

Do anyone think you would need both? I have the OG and I love her. But was wondering if they smell different enough to have both?

Too feminine for me to wear, but if I smelled this on a woman I'd prob get turned on. It is so syrupy and warm and seductive, I'm in love. Prob one of the best feminine perfumes I've smelled in a while.

This perfume is so addictive and seductive. I bought it a few days ago and I keep spraying it on myself even when I’m at home doing nothing, which I normally don’t do. I can’t stop smelling myself when I wear this. It smells like a baked good with pear, vanilla, and spices in it. The longevity is great too.

I will say that I don’t think it’s a safe blind buy. I’d recommend going to a store and trying it on first.

Of all of em... this is my least favorite- I sprayed this on this gorgeous woman and she returned my bottle, she said it gave her grandma vibes, this one is more syrupy & heavy...I will have to try it when its cold outside

Perfect sweet, warm fragrance for cold winter months to feel huged. By the way, It is not an innocent hug like mom's... It is sooo sexy.

I've only tested it in the department store and was blown away at first spritz! It is a beast of a perfume and is still going strong after 10+ hours...no joke! However, I get a burst of cardamom, cinnamon and spice which I don't see in the notes. It is very masculine but thankfully dries down to a deep, rich, and syrupy spicy vanilla that is mature and sexy. I don't know if I can bear to buy a small bottle for $100 in this economy. But it is nice. I

WOW. This is such a gorgeous scent. It smells delicious from the opening. Fruity, sweet, and warm.

Unfortunately, the sillage and longevity aren't working for me or the folks I work with. I loved it for the first four hours, but this just keeps going and going and going.

If anyone knows a scent similar to this but not as synthetic please let me know! I love the notes but it smells a tad plastic on me 😭

When I first applied this perfume, it smelled gorgeous - sexy, alluring and seductive. But as it dried down, there was a weird indolic smell. It could be from the jasmin, but I'm not sure if other people smell it too.

As you first spray it, you get a strong pear and sweet note which is gorgeous, then a note of cinnamon comes in (which is not listed in notes) and then it dries down to an ambery scent with that slight whiff of indoles from the jasmin.

Not sure how I feel about it yet, but will keep testing.

A blind buy and I'm still not sure if I'm going to keep it. It's a sure compliment getter, sweet and sexy scent, but it might be too sweet for my taste. Yummy pear and vanilla, a date night scent.

This did not meet my expectations, unfortunately. The pear is clouded by what smells reminiscent of patchouli or some other note commonly contained in old lady’s perfume?? It doesn’t even smell that sweet on my skin. I feel like the pear is trapped by other notes that just clash in an unpleasant cacophony. It’s also the opposite of subtle. One spray and the whole room will smell you! Scrubbed off immediately.

Have you ever had pear and cardamom pie hot out of the oven? It's this rich and flavorful pie with cardamom, cinnamon, brown sugar as spices and a syrupy sweet pear filling. It's very flavorful and delicious and you don't have to have a lot of it to be completely satisfied. A perfect balance between the rich and spicy crust and sweet and fruity filling. And to maximize the pleasure you're served a big scoop of high quality vanilla ice cream on the side. That's what this perfume makes me think of.

This smells similar to the original La Belle but while the original is fruitier, fresher and brighter, this version is deeper, darker and more mysterious and sensual.
The tonka bean is the major difference. This is a powerful fragrance that you don't need to or want to spray too much. The tonka bean and the pear are the strongest notes in this and there's a thick natural vanilla note in the background.

Definitely best for winter, fall and night time events.

Oh, and this beauty lasts the whole day. I sprayed this a couple of times on my arm at 9am and I can still smell it at midnight with no reapplying during the day.

Do you like compliments? Simply wear this. End of Story.

this is for my vanilla girls, idk why y'all hating!! it smells amazing and is a big crowd pleaser, also one of the biggest compliment getter

Second review of this fragrance. I don't think it's a massive crowd pleaser, at least amongst people in my age group (early 20s). It smells more mature than other scents I own. I don't really know where the intense spiciness comes from, as the notes make it seem like it would be lighter and fruity. It has a really deep, cinnamon, syrupy, and ever so slightly smoky spiciness that envelops the vanilla.
Nevertheless, I've come to really enjoy this fragrance, especially for really cold evenings when I'm going out and dressed for attention. If you enter a house with this on, the entire house will smell like this stuff. Absolutely would not go near this in summer!!

its sensual erotic scent covered vanilla amber and tonka musky in chocolate.
I just got it. On me amber is a first view.

Does it remind me a biiiit of wipes on the first .5 seconds? Yes. Does it settle into the sexiest, most mouth watering cinnamon sugar vanilla almost immediately afterwards? Also yes. THE scent to get you bent in half like a lawn chair.

to me it smells like play-doh

Yikes, I don't know what notes my nose picks up but it's not sweet and sexy as others say. To me this smells dated, vintage and honestly more like a spoiled pear more than anything

An unbalanced synthetic syrupy sweet bomb. For me this is the furthest thing from sexy. It smells like an overbaked pear pie doused with too much cinnamon that is sticky everywhere. I normally love gourmands but this came off as sickly sweet with nothing to balance it out. All the notes are heady and not in a good way. Luckily this is pretty weak performing after the first hour. Hard pass.

wow, this one is a crowd pleaser. ok, yes, it’s super synthetic and fairly sweet and syrupy but it’s delightful. I get pear at the start, but not fresh pear, more like a cooked dessert pear. the pear fades pretty quickly (less than an hour) and what’s left is a warm (very warm) spiced vanilla. almost like a hot mulled cider if you know what that drink is (it’s a warm cinnamon-y apple cider beverage). this is so warming and cozy and definitely an Autumn in New England vibe. I could imagine this being made by Replica and named Autumn in Vermont. it kind of veers into candle territory with lots of spices but I still like it a lot. I’ll be wearing this when the leaves turn and the weather gets crisp.

Scent: 9/10
Longevity: 5-6 hours (strong for 2 hrs then mellows & softens significantly)
Projection: moderate arms length for 3+ hours
Bottle: hideously tacky

Smells extremely similar to Kenzo World Intense, maybe not as intense and blended better. I get Plum, hint of Green Pear, Jasmine, some kind of spice. I like it, but I just wish it was stronger. Unfortunately nothing beats the power and longevity of Angel by Mugler for me.

Really good, but not amazing. Sometimes a little strong and can at times smell a bit too synthetic for my taste.

So, for the most part I like it. It has this really captivating spicy quality to it, especially after an hour or two. It's reminiscent of incense. Really good. Unfortunately, as it dries down a really distinct smells comes through, which I personally find synthetic and so annoying. I experienced the same thing with the original Marc Jacobs Daisy and Burberry The Beat. Due to this, I can't stand wearing it. I've only tested it on paper, so perhaps it would be different on skin.

This perfume is an incensy patchouli sweet gourmand-ish bomb. As a first impression review I must say I am disappointed. This is a strong Angel muse dupe with a mixture of Casablanca (both Angel Muse and Casablanca are patchouli gourmand-leaning sweet bombs). As I have both and rarely use them since they are very heavy and ‘in your face’ perfumes, I think this was unfortunately a failure blind buy.What is odd though, is that there is no mention of the intense patchouli in the notes here or in the reviews.I wonder why…

Anyhow, I will let this perfume sit for quite a while and test it again after it has macerated , plus in colder weather, as it is a really hot summer day here as I am writing this review.I really wish I will edit this post favorably in the future, but I have to admit I ‘m just afraid though it won’t make much of a difference.Oh well,we shall see I guess…

NOT a safe blind buy.Not safe at all.

The opening was quite aggressive and displeasing to me. It was only until the dry down and throughout the day that I was truly able to enjoy the scent. The pear is quite prevalent, and there’s a bit of spice that flourishes after about an hour or two of wearing. It reminds me a bit of a spiced pear dessert, but the fragrance itself is not my favorite though it is definitely a pleasant scent with notable longevity.

smells like cola

I like this but not as much as to be my signature scent. I think many would think the same. Its good perfume with luxury vanilla , not overwhelmingly sweet. But its not gonna be no.1 among the perfumes you have.

Hi there folks on fragrantica...i am a guy and i have found my guilty pleasure. This is it. I just love the sweet vanillic cinnamon, its gorgeous. If i get diabetes from this, i wont mind.

Very mainstream! It doesn't smell bad and is wearable, but not the best if compared to other sweet mainstream perfumes.

I did not like this at first sniff. I actually hated it 😂
Way to spicy and Sharp at first and not at all what I expected….. but as I whore it, I slowly fell in love. This is a sensual spicy mysterious woman in a deep red dress at a Christmas Ball! And I CANT STOP spraying it now. 🤤

I FINALLY tried this and I adore it! I crossed it off my list to try because La Belle OG smelled quite waxy and candlelike and cloying. I am so glad I tried this, this has the same boozy ish vanilla that Vanilla 28 has (at least for me) but it's like the more outgoing, sensual cousin. She might go to the club; her friends describe her as fun, energetic, and a baddie. She's the older sister that you have a blast with. As far as the scent, there's that boozy ish vanilla and definitely some fruitiness. I normally am not a big fan of pear or tonka (pear goes funky like stinkbugs and tonka smells like baby wipes sometimes). This lasts and the sillage is enormous. While inside my house, someone could smell me outside (1 spray on an 83 °F day). Definitely worth a try if you didn't like the OG. Also I smell no cherry- some people apparently get cherry from this.

Edit 11/2023: in winter this gets to be a powdery tonka bean cinnamon type of perfume, vanillic but more mature. In hot weather, this becomes sugary (but not too sweet for me). Cool weather (45°F) makes this smell more grown up, something I associate a sophisticated yet gentle & warm 40 yr old woman wearing. I would still wear this though even though I am quite young, it's beautiful and I want a bottle!

This was the first perfume in a long while that I could say I really lusted after 🤤 😂 from the moment I smelt it on that blotter, I couldn’t get it out of my head and did not rest till that beautiful bottle was sitting, tempting me on my vanity. 😍

It’s definitely a gourmand scent, but not a pink, girlish gourmand. This is a hot, mature, sexy, confident, a little spicy gourmand. She will leave you obsessing after her and wanting more. 🔥

And as much as you would like to wrap yourself around her in the colder days, it can get cloying in warm weather.

The original is definitely nice but I prefer this intense version personally, it’s so gorgeous in the air and isn’t as aggressive as the EdP to my nose. Definitely a more warm scent but I think it can be worn year around as long as you aren’t stuck anywhere super hot and stuffy. Just delectable and guaranteed to get attention but definitely softer and the leather not nearly as prominent as the EdP, imo a great addition to the line that offers a different quality. That rich decadent sweet pear note is intoxicating

Ok so I know I said in my previous review that I blind bought this due to my love for the original at first I’m not going to lie I didn’t love it compared to the original but now after wearing it sometime I’m completely obsessed!!!! I even like mixing the two but this on it’s own is sexy and gorgeous! I absolutely love it. It’s like a warm, spicy, sweet, syrupy, sensual and seductive smell. It’s definitely more “intense” than the original so if you feel you needed more oomph from the original get this! If you love La Belle get this! Wear it a few times you won’t regret it. It’s definitely a head turner and compliment getter too. One of my favorites right now in the dead of summer in Florida… can you imagine? Lol Ok seriously just get it!

This perfume is a syrupy, spicy sweet bomb! It's very strong, literally did one spray and I can smell it all around me. I would say don't blind buy this one, I feel like the spiciness may be more than what a lot of people anticipate, so if you're looking for something sweeter go with the original! I love it and would definitely say it's a winter time scent.

smells very dark and spicy on me which i love. it starts really sweet but dries down to something more smokey and completely addicting

Already got compliments wishing 5 mins of spraying this….on a hot day in LA.

Starts out super sweet and reminds me of a "spiced pear" candle I once had
Im quite enjoying it until it fully dries down...
Then the spice amps up and it starts to remind me of those sweet/spicy masculine perfumes that are sickening
Like joop and 1 million
Same thing also bothers me about Libre
Just not a nice balance.

Had to try this in store as I was hearing mixed opinions on it but it didn’t disappoint. Le parfum is boozy and a syrupy type of sweet. I do love my gourmands and this is as gourmand as you can get; the best way I can describe Le parfum is it gives the vibe of sweet pastries in a cozy bakery shop. Probably best for autumn/winter as I feel it would be too cloying during warmer weather. Incredible in longevity as my clothes smell the same for the following days. An amazing scent for date night too. Confidence in a bottle!

Ok so I blind bought this because I bought the original La Belle and absolutely loved it! I loved it so much I made it my new signature… anyways on to this one Le Parfum. She’s warmer and deeper than the original yet somehow not as spicy as the original and more fresh/ floral at least on me. I still love it but maybe not as much as the original. I feel it has almost a medicinal quality to it however I did get compliments from this fragrance and a male coworker said I smelled “angelic and gorgeous” and wanted to know what I was wearing so take from it what you may. I do love this too but the original is still my first love I think. Either Way JPG never misses lol. I feel like with any of their fragrances you get a good bang for your buck and you’ll smell amazing doing it! Also I think this would work in any weather or occasion it’s not too heavy at least not for me.

Oh my, this is something else. It's definitely different from the OG La Belle, but I love it. I first blind bought the OG, loved it and then blindly purchased this to layer it with for some extra dimension. I was pleasantly surprised when I first smelled it. It's strong and sweet, vanilla and with a bit of cinnamon and even a slight hint of leather (to my nose, at least). It's much more exciting than by the look of the notes alone. Maybe it sounds intimidating, but I think this is a fragrance that would work for a lot of people. It's grown up, but not mature as in old in any way. I'm 31 and fear all things that makes me smell older than I am, but that's not an issue here. Layered with the OG La Belle it's straight up gourmand perfection. I would definitely recommend buying these as a pair, it's truly a match made in fragrance heaven. It's giving autumnal vibes to me, but I'm still going to use it this summer, because I love it too much to leave it be. It's a new staple for me for sure. 5/5

I'm a new convert to the OG La Belle. Love the jammy pear compote tart scent, with its cozy and playful pastry sweetness. Out of curiosity, I tested the Le Parfum version next to it.

It's really nice. But it is STRONG. I mean, REALLY strong. OG La Belle is already super sweet. Le Parfum is so sweet I can practically hear the bees buzzing around it and feel my teeth ache. The pear compote scent note is still there, with just a touch of floral, feminine jasmine. But they are completely drowned out by the vanilla and tonka bean, so much so that Le Parfum smells almost like a freshly opened can of vanilla cake frosting. Not a bad smell by any means–it's lovely, delicious and peak gourmand. But it is super intense. The sillage and longevity are monstrous, too. I partially blame my skin chemistry, which really cranks up vanilla to cloying degrees. But the point still stands. Le Parfum is a playful perfume that doesn't play around.

It's too much for me, as I prefer the slight freshness of the OG La Belle. But this is still a fabulous fragrance and would be so delicious to wear on chillier evenings.

EDIT: WOW YOU GUYS THIS IS A BEAST MODE FRAGRANCE. I still smell it the morning after. The more it opens the more I like it. Maybe I should reconsider this and buy it?

EDIT: I'm buying it. It's mine now. This will get a LOT of use alongside the OG for Fall/Winter 2023/24.

This takes the original La Belle and cranks up the sweetness and sexiness up quite a few notches. I would definitely say this La Belle La Parfum is even longer lasting with an even more impressive sillage. The original's DNA is definitely present, but I would say that the original is more powdery sweet, while La Parfum is more syrupy sweet.

This is not a safe blind buy, so definitely get a sample or test it out at a store. If you liked the original and want something even sweeter and stronger, you'll love this one.

La Belle La Parfum is great for colder months or night time- unless you're like me and wear whatever you want whenever you want. But if you share an office space, or are interacting with lots of people at your job (teacher, nurse, real estate, etc.), you may want to save this one for after work; or just spray and walk through the mist to give it a lighter touch.

I want a perfume to move me, and this is one which achieves exactly that. When I smell it, I involuntarily smile - sometimes I also emit a little “Mmmm” and sometimes, only when I’m in a verrrrry enthusiastic mood, I will also giggle with actual glee. Yes, glee.

So take from that what you will, but I am a huge fan.

It’s a vanilla-y confection, designed to allure and seduce. It lasts for hours and will turn heads, if that’s what you’re after. It’s called La Belle, and beautiful is exactly how you’ll feel.

One of my absolute favourites. Delicious.

tried this today along with a bunch of others and this was my fav by far. i mostly get vanilla and a little pear. strong like

My most complimented perfume so far. As a lover of La Belle, at first I didn't enjoy this one since I couldn't smell the intense sweetness of the original. I was quite disappointed, until I gave it another try and fell for it. I think having both is not redundant at all. I actually love combining them for an extra luxurious experience.

Haba tonka is the queen of this fragrance, together with a warm, syrupy vanilla that's totally edible. You have to concentrate real hard to get the pears because they're mixed in the sweet aura the fragrance gives.

She is STRONG, not for people looking for casual fresh fragrances. Nope. This is proper warm sweet, pudding caramel like, seductive, dark and nighty scent. Ideal for a date or when you need that huge boost of confidence to feel unstoppable.

I'm half a full bottle down and no matter how expensive it gets, I'm repurchasing forever.

The notes alone don't do this perfume justice. I smelled this in store and bought the 50ml immediately. This is Vanilla 28s older, femme fatale sister. A really aromatic cinnamon-heavy vanilla liqueur. The original falters in being too floral and light, but this version so much richer, more intense, sweeter and far more syrupy. This might be my 2023 winter scent <3

Love in bottle ❤️

I have worn this fragrance for the last few days and really tested it out. It is late Autumn here currently and La Belle Le Parfum is perfect for cooler days and evenings.
I am enjoying it more, the more I wear it.
I mostly get a syrupy, spicy vanilla scent. The spiciness, from the Tonka bean I assume, helps to balance out the very sweet baked fruit notes. It doesn't scream pear to me, more just stewed or baked fruits.
I really like it. I like that it is strong and I can smell it all day. My partner likes it too and compliments me when I wear it.
I also like that for a designer fragrance it is unique and quite bold but very appealing at the same time.

My second review, it was initially too spicy for me and although that’s still the case, it settles very delicately on the skin. After days of testing, I really enjoy this. It’s La belles older sister, more of a risk taker. Spicy graham cracker pear pie. Projection is great 6-8 hours. This lasts days on clothes and hair. I wash my hair once a week and no kidding each time I took it down, I got whiffs of this from when I sprayed it beginning of the week. My boyfriend also loves this scent.

Like I've seen someone else say; I would love it on paper. In reality, disappointing. It's got great longevity, but the one remaining note is a spicy-incensey sort, almost green? Purchased from Amazon and returned.

Instead of being darker than La Belle, on me this is even less complex and the dry down has an unmistakable soap note.

This was my first and last blind buy, I recently got this one on a whim based on some reviews and the notes alone, on paper it seems like my kind of perfume, but I really can't stand it on my skin, it's really really really sweet and cloying, the pear and the Tonka Bean mixed with the vanilla gives this overly sweet, kinda smoky headache inducing scent on me and it kinda turns my stomach a little bit, it's quite strong and it lasts a whoooole lot too, so 2 sprays are more than enough (trust me I got a huge migraine from more than 3 sprays). My mom and my sister seemed to really really love it though, so I'm keeping it in my collection so they can wear it and cause I love the bottle lol, but sadly this one it isn't for me...

EDIT: Winter is approaching were I live and I decided to give this one a try on the colder weather and oh my god! I take it all back! This truly shines during this kind of weather, it's sooo warm and sexy and sweet, not as cloying as the first few times I tried it. I'll definitely be wearing this a bunch this winter!

After 6 months of owning this I’ve realized that as much as I love the bottle, it just feels weird to be smelling like straight up cinnamon TEA all day.

It a nice fragrance but the pear isn't for me. It starts off with a fruity blast of pear for the first minute then I love the dry down. It's sweet and smoky at the same time. Im 40 and think this will appeal to the younger generation. It doesn't smell high end to so I'm giving it 6/10

Blind bought this because of how much I love the original La belle. These smell different! La belle is better in my opinion. This one is sickly sweet, Smokey and has this spice quality to it. This reminds me 90% of Narsisco Rodriguez Musc Noir Rose. They’re nearly identical once dried down on the skin.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SCENT!!!
Its literally one of the sexiest thing o have ever smelled if i ever smell this on you i would be in love with you in sec

It smells like tonka beans and pears at first but when it dries down it smells like sweet vanilla with pear in a dark way

Weirdly, I really enjoy La Belle but I don't like this flanker at all. On me, this is a pretty linear pear-vanilla scent that smells very similar to the opening of La Belle, which I don't like because I don't like strong pear scents. It just smells a bit sickening to me. However I absolutely love the drydown of La Belle because the pear disappears.

But with Le Parfum it never goes away. The notes smell muddled, like they don't really go together, and I find that off-putting. For me, La Belle is a clean and uplifting gourmand. This one smells syrupy and just... off-putting.

Edit: The lasting power of this fragrance is insane... Tried scrubbing it off a few times and even had a full shower, but I can still really smell this! So if you like pear and vanilla this one is a winner in terms of performance.

whenever i wear this perfume everyone compliments on my scent and tbh i cant blame them this perfume is everything a literal boy magnet makes them purr it smells expensive and complicated.. le parfum version şis definitely better than the original. longevity and sillage is excelent worth every penny ive spent. not a safe blind buy tho

I was walking and a guy came from behind me and sd, "I dont know what you're wearing, but whatever it is, it smells GOOD! Its not loud but it DEFINITELY draws you in." I had applied this 5 hours prior with no topping off. This is a winner for SURE!

OH WOW! I am a OG La Belle lover, but there is something super sexy about the original that I find hard to wear from day to day....I just got a huge bottle of La Belle Le Parfum on a whim and YES Le Parfum is gorgeous and honestly gives off a more day to day vibe. This is like if La Belle added caramel, extra vanilla and a slight woody tone. The sexual smell of the pear and powder of the original (even though that powder is not listed that is what I get in the original) gives it that burlesque show vibe. But Le Parfum has caramel and tonka (maybe the tonka is giving that creamy caramel smell) but the caramel smell mellows the scent a bit, takes it more to a gourmand food vibe and removes the overly sexy smell of the original (I do love the original but I feel like walking s*x when I wear it). I have been wearing this daily since I got it. Only need one or two sprays and I it just smells so rich, caramel, vanilla, woody, beautiful. If you love original you will love this version too. It is in the mid 80 degrees outside right now where I live, but just two sprays of this under my clothing and I am smelling it all day. I got an actual compliment yesterday too (I never really spray a lot of any fragrance as I am too sensitive so I know most people can't smell me unless they get close) so to be at a distance from someone just wearing 2 sprays and them say I smelled lovely was a first. I smelled this on my arm the entire day too. From 8:00 am to after midnight my skin smelled like Le Parfum and I loved every minute of it!

If anyone has a few samples of this or can direct me to a place where I can purchase a small lot of samples/decants (at a decent price), please pm me. Looking at these notes, I just know I need to try this and that I’ll probably love it but I’m trying to be responsible and sample it first! 🥲

I'm really surprised that so many people are saying Le Parfum is darker, deeper, and more sultry than the OG. For me, Le Parfum is much more powdery and heavier on the florals which really drowns out the spiced pear that seems to be much more prominent in the original. The floral/Jasmine note really takes me out of the holiday feel that I get from the original La Belle. To me, the original is more for fall and winter nighttime wear, while I feel like Le Parfum can be suitable for fall, winter, spring, and daytime or nighttime wear.

If I had to choose between Le Parfum and the original, I'd definitely choose Le Parfum. The original is too generic to me. I literally have cheap Victoria's Secret body mists that smell like the original La Belle, so purchasing it would not be a good investment for me, but I will definitely be picking up Le Parfum. It still has that beautiful baked pear but I like that the florals are amped up in this one.

Simply fantastic. Caramelized pear and Tonka. Gourmand, feminine, addictive, long lasting and never boring. This scent ticks all the boxes for me.

I can't even imagine anyone doesn't like something so deliciously smelling 😍
It doesn't mean sexy though, unless you're foodie 😋

I sell decants of this stuff...EVERYONE LOVES THIS!!!

I sampled this yesterday at a department store fragrance counter. It did not develop much on my skin—I only got cloying amber. My husband didn’t like it either. I love strong and heavy fragrances, but this was nauseating and amber was too sharp.

I did not like it at first. It was too smokey for me and it was too much. I got another sample with my next shopping and put it to the box because I knew already it is not for me. After few weeks decided to try it again and I love it now! Ended with big bottle

Am I the only one who feels like its mix between the original la belle and hint of black orchid tom ford

I initially could not stand this perfume when I first sprayed it. It smelled super artificial and made me nauseous. I did blind buy it based on a few YouTubers recommendations. I put it in my cabinet and there it sat for 2 months. Today I pulled it out and decided to give it a second try and wow! What a difference! I love it now. Idk what it is about letting it sit for a bit and then using it again but it has completely changed. Yes it is sweet. But not overly sweet any more. It is a beautiful warm fragrance that I am loving more and more with each sniff.

I love vanilla. This perfume does not give me a modern vibe whatsoever. It smells like a 90s perfume at an expensive department store. It has an old lady vibe to it and very seldom do I feel the need to scrub off a scent while testing it, but an hour into testing, I had to get it off and it was so strong. The scent lingered. Just not what I was looking for. I am sure it is lovely for others and I am happy for you.

Simple and pleasant.
Sweet without going the LVEB route, which to me is a good thing.
Definitely a crowd pleaser, a little bit of a guilty pleasure / comforting scent as well.
I’ve worn La Belle for a year so my nose grew a little tired of it, and my taste switched to more pungent, smokey, rich perfumes but every now and then I still enjoy wearing this.
My husband absolutely loves it.
Let it sit a few days after opening it, you might get an olive oil scent the first days, do not let it affect your judgement, a few days and the scent reveals itself.

Longevity and sillage are both good

7.5/10 for me, but I’m sure many will fall in love with it, and rightfully so.

Sweet syrupy pear and vanilla. Lasts forever 10/10😍😍😍

La belle is love at first sniff.
Le parfum is a slow burner but intense love.

I dismissed le parfum first bc it smelled muddled and perfumey compared to the OG, but after testing it on my skin, it develops into such a beautiful scent. So test it on skin!

Huele a galletas. No me gustó. Es u. Perfume gourmand en definitiva y lo único que siento es que estoy comiendo galletas. Su olor es igual al splash de victorias secret llamado Bare vanilla.. misma fijación la diferencia es que este es Au de parfum. Estoy decepcionado:(

I'm def disappointed and had high expectations from all the hype. This is not night time, gothic, dominatrix at all. Nor is this a sweet vanilla gourmand. It's kind of giving me sour/floral- incense vibes. Someone mentioned below they let it sit for a week and went back to it and then liked it, so I shall do the same and provide a 2nd opinion at a later date. For now...this is a no bueno blind buy for me.

This smells like Christmas punch or mulled whine! But as a syrup ofc bc this is extremely sweet. The fruits are deep, dark and tart, like black currant jam or black sour cherry. Big dose of brown sugar. As it warms up, the Christmas spices and the ambery, musky, balsamic base comes through more.

I actually really like this. It is CRIMINALLY sweet, but addictive! I looove how it performs (dang this I call projection) and that it smells even better as it develops which is such a rarity with designers. I really think this and the OG La Belle are gems in the designer range.

To also touch on the downsides: Especially in the beginning it is quite pungent, cloying and the base is a bit heavy and mature. I do appreciate the deepness, but the base is kinda perfumey and muddled. For people who are sensitive to perfumes, someone wearing this in the train is a nightmare.

Which one is better?
The development and dry down of Le Parfum is much more gorgeous and it has beast performance. The dark fruits stay the whole time unlike the OG, which is mostly vanilla after 2h.
But the OG is less cloying, has a nicer, softer scent trail IMO, its more generic but also more versatile so I would get that one first.
Do you need both? No, if you already have the OG. Overall they are super similar and most wouldn't be able to tell them apart in the air. But if you are seriously crazy for la belle (and are a bit irresponsible with money like me) you would probably enjoy having both, to alternate in-between seasons.

EDIT: Omg you know what, I can't decide. I'll get both.

First I got a sample of "La Belle" OG. I liked it but I needed something for colder weather. So after reading some reviews I decided to buy the flanker - La Belle le Parfum. It's deeper, richer, and spicier. I will not say it's the same fragrance as OG. They are quite different, but le Parfum has OG's DNA. And they are not as strong as everybody claims. At least not on my skin. I wished La Belle le Parfum lasted longer - this is the only con. All in all, it's a very nice, warm, seductive, yummy fragrance for colder weather or date night. The bottle is beautiful but it should come with instructions how to use it - there is a stopper that you should take off before you spray. Not all reviewers on YT tell you that.

A bitter sweet "pear seed" fruity vanilla, very different from the original La Belle.

Personally, I find it impossible to believe that anyone could dislike this one albeit, I know there will always be some BUT this one gives me niche vibes on a designer budget. All of the notes are right up my alley so that was a great start but OMG, I love this one. I’m always asked what I’m wearing when I’m wearing it, always complimented & I feel like it’s a fragrance that can suit most people. It has great longevity on me & great projection & sillage too. An all round winner in my eyes. Especially if you favour vanilla notes/fragrances.

I do not care what anyone says. This is sex in a bottle. Whenever I wear this people can smell me from miles away. This isn’t the most complex fragrance out there, yet it’s so freakin mysterious and sexy to me. I don’t really get the comparison with Kayali 28. I had to sell my kayali as the scent was sickening to me. THIS on the other hand - I absolutely adore this. I got this after going to the hairsalon with my friend and she wore this. She filled the room with this fragrance and I kept asking about who this incredibly, stunning smelling person is. I had to order it right away and fell in love from the second i sprayed this on my skin. My husband loves this perfume on me. Be careful with the amount you spray tho, a little goes a long way with this one.

I think I already wrote a review before but I’ve had this for over a month now and have more thoughts

I swear I am smelling a totally different perfume than the YouTube reviews I’ve seen talk about this. They say it’s a sweeter, lighter version of the original…. Sweeter yes but lighter??

This is heavy to me. Very heavy sweet and I can only surmise that the note pyramid is missing a lot. Because I still get vetiver in this (a lot in the opening) mixed with the Kayali Vanilla. I also get something floral and either a leather note or everything mixing together to create an expensive leather-like vibe. There’s notes of Pink Sugar as well for me. That burnt sugar-musk.

I definitely think this is more intense than the original. I do love it, but think it’s the cold-weather or nighttime version of La Belle. The original La Belle imo can be worn year-round and day or night. This is night only for me and I’m usually not a follower of that. I wore this to see Moulin Rouge on Broadway tour and it was perfect— only one spray of course.

Words this conjures for me: leather, dominatrix, syrupy sweet, flower petals dipped in amber syrup, Bettie Page, leather with fur, vetiver candy

This smells like thickened pear compote. It is so stunning.

absolutely despised this upon first smelling it but after letting it sit for not just an hour, not a day, but almost a week i fell in love with it. i don't know what happened but i'm head over heels for this perfume. from the bottle to the scent. vanilla is very polarizing to me sometimes it smells like ass and sometimes it's done so beautifully and this is an example. of the latter

A year ago, I wrote a review mentioning that this perfume was another vanilla-hyped perfume. I apologise. I was wrong

This perfume is highly complimented and it lasts forever. It leaves a great silage and I think it’s a great value for money. It smells expensive, it is long lasting and also is delicious! Make yourself a favour and buy the 50ml or 100 ml. I’ll purchase a new one soon !!

A really sweet, sexy scent. Vanilla, tonka and pear is an instant good combo for me! This is very sweet, a bit fruity, syrupy, intense and wearing it I get great sillage and can smell it on myself all day. I do get how you could smell an almost sour/spoiled note from this but for me it goes away quickly. And this is a JPG fragrance so that specific extreme sweetness is kind of on brand. If you get a bottle go for 50 ml and up. The small one does not get the “collar” but what I find disappointing is that the “stopper” that you get instead is silver and scratches the neck of the bottle.

Rich sweet vanilla. I’m intrigued by the depth of the scent. It is heavy but the sweetness is not sickening. It is a warm embrace for a perfect date. I can imagine wearing this every evening during the fall, the pear turns it in the autumn direction. Beautiful.

I just love this fragrance! It’s so elegant and classy that I want to smell it every single moment. You definitely get addicted to it! It does something with pheromones it has. Stunning!

Rich caramelized pear with added vanilla that'll get you addicted. Mature, sexy, and deep. Better than the original in my opinion.

Luckily I found a 50ml bottle for a very good price and I gooooot it❤️!!! This the liquorish-sexier version of the original. I wouldn't say it's a vanilla dominant perfume. It is very sweet like a liquor made of sugary pears. This is a jam for sure💯 and definitely a head turner

Blind bought this one because I usually love vanilla and the 30ml bottle was on sale. It smells decent in the air, but on my skin, the tonka bean paired with the pear smells mature and powdery. The vanilla thankfully saves it.

Tried at a store, luckily.

On clothing - can't smell anything but sugar with a bit of vanilla.

On my skin - pure cinnamon which over time gets sweeter. Like a purely caramel and cinnamon fragrance. Can't smell anything else. A confirmation that blind buys are rarely ever a good idea.

I love this fragrance so much. It’s deep and warm. Long lasting and I wear it anytime of day or season.

I blind bought this and absolutely HATED it, since it had a sour/rotten note in it, honestly disgusting. I sprayed it on for about 3 days trying to like it (LOL you know the deal) and still hated it. I let it sit for a week or two and then tried it again and LOVED it. The "foul" smell was gone, something I have experienced before when letting perfumes sit for some time. There is a beautiful Dr. Pepper note in this, which is very reminiscent of one of my all time favorites, Magnetism for Men by Escada, which I proudly wore in my teens, even though it's supposed to be a mens fragrance.

A juicy pear with a lot of sweetness from the vanilla and tonka, that's what I get. The sweetness is not headache inducing and I like it so far. In the cold weather, it feels quite cozy :)

My rating:
Scent/smell: 7/10
Performance: 6/10

This is gorgeous.
I like it better than the original La Belle. The vanilla in this is reminiscent of Kayali Vanilla 28. But this is sexy and addictive. Floral-sweet, not necessarily gourmand. Lasts forever as expected from JPG

This smells so sexy i want to bathe myself in it. I love Jean Paul Gaultier’s perfumes, except so scandal and la belle which smell really weird on my skin.

This one is made for seducing. Its so long lasting and unforgettable. Idk its the sexiest thing i ever smelled in my life.

I would not say it has any similarity to the original la belle, as that one smells expired on my skin and really not pleasant.. however i do own scandal by night and these two are a little bit similar in my opinion. The scent is very heavy. I love it!

Oh, man... This perfume was love at first sniff. I am the type of girl who loves a vanilla/jasmine mixture and is a massive fan of sweet, sultry aromas and full of body. This fragrance ... Wow... After V&R's dancing roses, I wanted something intense yet sensuous to the senses. And this perfume does just that. I came across it after trying to buy my boyfriend Le Beau, and I forgot there's always a woman's release that goes alongside it. And wow! ... This will become the signature scent that'll last me all year.

Dark and intoxicating. My kinda perfume.

I'm confused. I tested the most delicious pear Belle parfum in Boots, but the bottle was not this... it was bluish/grey-sh coloured... puzzled as to what exactly I've smelled! But man, it was awesome!

Not a safe blind by, I get no vanilla or pear on me, smells like floral Dr Pepper and not in a good way.

Is anyone else getting Tom Ford Noir Pour Femme from this? The only similarity in the notes would be the vanilla but as soon as I sprayed this that is instantly what this made me think of.

Also, I’m surprised that people say this Le Parfum smells like the original La Belle.. I think they are very different and I have to say I prefer the original. This is definitely lovely but imo has no relation to the OG. This shouldn’t be designated as a flanker. It’s it’s own thang.

This is very creamy and sexy. Doesn’t have that crisp pear that the original has. It’s more of a gourmand this one. Much creamier and almost gooey. I like it! Just not what I was expecting I suppose.

Sexy sexy sexy scent!)

Just purchased a bottle, Love it! Longevity is excellent and it lasts until the next day! Powerhouse JPG fragrance. Worth the buy…I’ll be keeping in my collection.

Love it, very dark sexy scent. I mostly get the sweet vanilla pear note. My partner has JPG ultra male and I must admit they do kind of smell alike in dry down.

Warm syrupy candied pear with an overdose of vanilla and tonka. Love it!

Very vanilla white floral. Reminds me of warm vanilla sugar from bath and body works. Not a gourmand in the slightest, which is what I prefer.

Update:
It takes a full day's dry down for the floral to back down and let the vanilla waft. Still not something I'd be able to wear on its own.

Sweet dark and lasts forever im in love

The smell of this perfume is so addicting I literally cannot stop smelling myself when I wear it!
Also if you already have the original version and are thinking of getting this one too,do it, they smell really different so you can definitely own both. The original one smells like caramelized crispy pears while the le parfum smells like a fresh out of the oven pear cake with some spices.

This is so good! I love it much more than the classic La Belle.... It actually smells like Kayali Vanilla 28 and La Belle mixed together. So sweet and warm....

Very spicy, fruity, vanilla (almost smoky) fragrance. It's definitely too strong for my liking, however, I love smelling this scent when it's on someone else.