31 community ratings

Rare Beginnings

2026UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

6.6/ 10

Community score
31 ratings

Rare Beauty Rare Beginnings is a unisex fragrance built on pear nectar, pistachio and white florals, with a fresh, sweet and creamy character.

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How does it perform?

From 17 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.5 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 48% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Pear nectar

Pistachio

Heart notesfirst few hours

Gardenia Lotus Jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vanilla Cedarwood

Pink sugar

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Creamy

What does Rare Beginnings smell like?

Longevity and sillage both come out moderate, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. There is not enough voting to say which seasons or occasions it suits, so everyday wear is the safest reading.

It opens with pear nectar and pistachio, a light fruity sweetness. In the heart, gardenia, lotus and jasmine bring a fresh floral note. The base of vanilla, cedarwood and pink sugar settles into something creamy and sweet, with a synthetic edge among the accords. Shiseido Ginza Night and Câline Mon Paradis have a close profile.