The Perfume Library

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7.3

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Ïōdé (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Parfum

Carrement Belle Ïōdé Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral and aquatic scent made with women in mind. Marine notes, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley lead the impression, while juniper, pine and sage add a green, lightly spicy edge. Sandalwood, cedar, moss and amber settle it onto a woody, creamy, slightly sweet base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In character votes, feminine ranks first and modern second. Liquides Imaginaires Sirenis and Versace Blue Jeans have a close profile.

Musc

6.8

Carrement Belle · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Carrement Belle Musc is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral character over a powdery, creamy musk. Jasmine, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley carry the floral side, while raspberry and melon add a fruity sweetness. White musk lays a powdery, creamy base beneath them, and amber and civet bring a woody, animalic warmth. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and wears quietly. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, daily wear and the office. Voters read it as feminine more often than not, though a fair share call it masculine. Carrement Belle Musc Originel 1988 and Jōvan White Musk for Women have a close profile.

Kilim (Eau de Parfum)

6.8

Carrement Belle

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carrement Belle Kilim Eau de Parfum is a sweet, powdery floral for women, built around ylang-ylang, jasmine and vanilla. Floral and fruity sweetness leads, with apple, raspberry and apricot sitting beside the flowers. Benzoin and amber add a creamy, resinous softness, while cedar and patchouli bring a woody, earthy depth. Clove adds a light spice, and tobacco stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend fall and spring, with winter close behind. It gets votes for leisure, evening, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it classic. Xerjoff Richwood and Prada Some Velvet Morning have a close profile.

Musc Originel 1988

7.0

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Carrement Belle Musc Originel 1988 is a clean, powdery and slightly sweet blend of white musk and flowers, a unisex scent that suits daily and relaxed wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays close rather than announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily, leisure and business settings leading. Though unisex, more voters read it as feminine, and a fair number as masculine. The scent is built around white musk, cotton flower, lily of the valley and jasmine. Iris and ylang-ylang soften the floral side, amber adds sweetness and warmth, and the animalic notes stay in the background for depth. It reads fresh, creamy and powdery. Its profile is close to Carrement Belle Musc.

Also / So (Eau de Parfum)

6.4

Carrement Belle

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Carrement Belle Also / So Eau de Parfum is a floral, powdery women's fragrance in which jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang meet the sweetness of vanilla and tonka bean. It reads as one piece rather than in stages: florals lead, with amber, musk and patchouli beneath. Cistus and sage add a dry, spicy edge, while bergamot and orange lighten the mix slightly. The floral and sweet accords come forward, and the woody and animal sides stay in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it is noticed mostly at close range. Most voters pick winter and fall, and lean towards evenings, nights out or leisure time. Most voters also find it feminine. Kiehl's Original Musk Blend No. 1 and Olibere Le Jardin de Madame Chan have a close profile.

Enkor

6.1

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Carrement Belle Enkor is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent whose aquatic, green and lightly fruity sides leave a clean, lively impression. Mandarin orange, lemon and grapefruit carry the coolness, while melon and blackcurrant soften it with a fruity sweetness. Lavender, rosemary and sage add a green, herbal air, and marine notes bring out the aquatic side. Cedar, patchouli and moss build a woody base, with star anise adding a light touch of spice. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the occasions named most often. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, though its unisex build suits anyone. Escape for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Jaguar Vision Sport have a close profile.

Label Rose (Eau de Parfum)

7.6

Carrement Belle · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Carrement Belle Label Rose Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate: it stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room, which makes it an easy, unobtrusive choice. Most voters pick spring and summer, and winter is rarely mentioned. Leisure, work and everyday wear are the occasions it leans towards. Citrus and green accents give it freshness: bitter orange, lemon and bergamot sit alongside apple and blackcurrant for a fruity brightness. Damask rose, jasmine, peony and violet shape the floral centre, while sandalwood, musk and woody notes settle it into a powdery, creamy, lightly sweet base.

Alfred Kafé

7.4

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Carrement Belle Alfred Kafé is a woody men's fragrance led by coffee, tobacco and cedar, with a fresh, citrusy lift. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and many also wear it in summer. It leans towards leisure and daily wear, and also works in the evening and at the office. Most voters read it as masculine, with a share calling it classic. Coffee and tobacco bring a sweet, gourmand warmth, softened by vanilla, amber and coumarin. Bergamot and mint freshen it, while sage and lavender add a green edge. Cedar and sandalwood form the woody base, and jasmine and orange blossom add a floral touch. Galimard Sportissimo and Burberry for Men have a close profile.

Vanille

6.1

Carrement Belle

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Carrement Belle Vanille is a sweet, powdery vanilla scent for women that leans towards cooler seasons and relaxed, leisurely wear. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring not far behind. It is chosen mostly for leisure time and evenings out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling the room. The scent is sweet and gourmand overall: vanilla, caramel and almond build a creamy base, while heliotrope and coumarin add a powdery softness. Orchid brings a floral touch, and tobacco gives it a spicy, oriental edge.

Ippi Patchouli (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Carrement Belle · 1988

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Carrement Belle Ippi Patchouli Eau de Parfum is a sweet, floral and woody scent that sets patchouli and vanilla against jasmine, tuberose and fruity notes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters point to autumn and winter, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine, though some voters also find a masculine side. Peach, apricot, jasmine and tuberose give it a fruity, floral front, and coconut turns that into a creamy, gourmand sweetness. Patchouli, labdanum and amber add an earthy, resinous warmth throughout, softened by vanilla and musk. The overall impression is oriental and lightly spicy.

Ippi Patchouli Claire

7.2

Carrement Belle

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Carrement Belle Ippi Patchouli Claire is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, fruity sweetness against a powdery, woody base. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters wear it in spring and fall, then winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and nights out. Voters read it as slightly more feminine than masculine, though a fair share call it masculine. The notes read as one blend rather than layers: apricot, wild berries and citrus zest bring a fruity sweetness, while tiaré and aquatic flowers carry the floral side. Patchouli, amber and musk ground it in something earthy and smoky, and praliné and tonka bean add a creamy, gourmand softness.

Carrement Belle

Fresh · Fruity · Spicy

Carrement Belle · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Carrement Belle

Carrement Belle · 2023