53 community ratings

Belle Epoque

UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10

Community score
53 ratings

Parfumerie Particulière Belle Epoque is a sweet, spicy and smoky resinous unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Opens sweet, so if sugar is not your thing, think twice.

How does it perform?

From 43 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Saffron Leather Virginia cedar Patchouli Frankincense resin Pink pepper Gun powder Gaiac wood Elemi resin

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky

What does Belle Epoque smell like?

Saffron and pink pepper bring the spice, while leather, gun powder and patchouli add a dry, smoky depth. Virginia cedar and gaiac wood form the woody base, and frankincense resin and elemi resin soften the oriental sweetness with a warm, resinous touch.

Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring next. It suits evenings and nights out best, and works for leisure too. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as truly unisex. Amouage Material and Initio Oud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.