How it smells
It smells mostly amber and gourmand. Cinnamon and coriander at the top, coffee and geranium in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Belle Epoque notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Parfumerie Particuliere Belle Epoque EDP in detail
Parfumerie Particuliere is the house behind Belle Epoque EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
How far Belle Epoque spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €282. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Designer Essence Of Complex.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Gisada Ambassador Intense and Rayhaan Terra. Base notes like amber and benzoin are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by gourmand and herbal. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and gourmand smells and notes like coffee and amber. Less obvious notes include incense, labdanum and incense. Perfume fans rate it 3.91 out of 5.
More from Parfumerie Particuliere
The house has 4 perfumes here, led by Madeleine, Pluie Noire and The Saint Mariner.
Belle Epoque for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Perfumes that smell like Belle Epoque
Similar picks to try: Gisada Ambassador Intense (8 shared notes), Rayhaan Terra (7 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (7 shared notes) and Designer Essence Of Complex (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gisada Ambassador Intense starts from €170.
Questions people ask
Is Belle Epoque unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
What is the best season for Belle Epoque?
Winter and fall.