Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Fleur Terrible Eau de Parfum takes the signature La Belle sensuality in a fresher direction, opening with a cool splash of watery florals that feel like sun on sea spray before drifting into a silky iris glow and settling on a soft vanilla that keeps the trail inviting and feminine. It reads airy yet alluring, perfect for spring and summer days, late afternoon dates, and any time you want something luminous with a gentle sweetness that still turns heads.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2022. Perfumers Quentin Bisch
Olfactory Notes
Top: Water lily
Heart: Iris
Base: Vanilla
Story and Positioning
Created as the aquatic floral chapter of the La Belle line, Fleur Terrible swaps the original’s juicy pear for a transparent water lily accord while keeping the addictive vanilla signature. It sits beautifully alongside La Belle from 2019, the richer La Belle Le Parfum from 2021, and the 2024 Paradise Garden edition, offering a breezy alternative for warmer climates and daytime wear. If you gravitate toward clean, fresh florals with a soft gourmand undertone, think along the lines of Acqua di Gioia and Light Blue, only wrapped in the modern La Belle vanilla glow.
Bottle and Design
The iconic feminine torso appears in a lagoon tinted glass that gradients from sea blue to clear, instantly telegraphing the aquatic theme. Around the neckline rests a sculptural floral collar rendered in a cool metallic tone that marks it as part of the La Belle family. The thick base keeps it steady on the shelf, the atomizer mists a fine cloud for even coverage, and the fragrance arrives in the collectible cylindrical tin that turns storage into display.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Puig
Address: 325 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: Spain
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