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Sonia Rykiel

Belle en Rykiel (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Jean-Pierre Béthouart

2006WomenModern
7.4/ 10
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42 ratings
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Sonia Rykiel Belle en Rykiel Eau de Parfum is a feminine scent that joins a fresh, fruity opening to a gourmand, spicy and powdery sweetness; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.

How does it perform?

From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

83% 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

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Gourmand
  6. Spicy
  7. Woody
  8. Oriental

What does Belle en Rykiel (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Lavender, mandarin orange and red currant give a bright, fruity first impression. In the heart, frankincense, heliotrope and coffee bring floral powder together with a gourmand warmth. It settles on a sweet, woody, oriental base of amber, vanilla, mahogany and patchouli.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also fits office and daily wear. Most voters read it as feminine. Jil Sander Jil (2009) and Lancôme Miracle Forever have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Lavender
    • Mandarin orange
    • Red currant
  2. First hours

    • Frankincense
    • Heliotrope
    • Coffee
  3. Towards evening

    • Amber
    • Vanilla
    • Mahogany

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 25%
    Winter
  • 25%
    Spring
  • 16%
    Summer
  • Evening
    26%
  • Nighttime
    23%
  • Casual
    18%
  • Office
    18%
  • Daytime
    13%

Least picked for daytime.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026