Belle Joueuse
L'Atelier ParfumEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Belle Joueuse vs. Aqua Vitae
Is Belle Joueuse better than Aqua Vitae?
Belle Joueuse wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
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The essentials
What's different between Belle Joueuse and Aqua Vitae?
| Belle Joueuse | Aqua Vitae | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2021 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Michel Almairac | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Belle Joueuse and Aqua Vitae smell?
Belle Joueuse
Fruity
Sweet
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Amber
Woody
Vanilla
Aqua Vitae
Citrus
Vanilla
Woody
White Floral
Aromatic
Fresh
Sweet
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Belle Joueuse and Aqua Vitae share?
Top
RaspberryPeachGinger
LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
RosePatchouliJasmine
HedioneJasmine
Base
AmberMuskTonka BeanVetiver
Tonka BeanVanillaGuaiac Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseJasmine
HedioneJasmine
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Tonka BeanVanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Belle Joueuse and Aqua Vitae work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Belle Joueuse or Aqua Vitae?
| Belle Joueuse | Aqua Vitae | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Belle Joueuse and Aqua Vitae?
This is the fragrance for someone who wants a rose that doesn't apologize for itself. Fruity-sweet up top, but the patchouli underneath keeps it from being decorative. Ginger gives it nerve.Belle Joueuse
Brief beauty is the whole point. Citrus that fades fast isn't a flaw, it's an invitation to reapply, to live in the moment. Summer fragrances should ask you to reach for them again.Aqua Vitae
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