Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum is a luscious amber vanilla built around a ripe pear note that feels almost syrupy, wrapped in creamy vanilla and toasted tonka, with a bloom of jasmine adding a sensual glow. The effect is addictive and confident, perfect for evenings and cool weather, leaving a plush, long-lasting trail that draws compliments without trying too hard. Think juicy dessert pear drizzled with rich vanilla and a dusting of warm tonka, bottled as a femme fatale.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2021. Perfumers: Quentin Bisch and Sonia Constant.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Pear
Heart: Jasmine, Tonka bean
Base: Vanilla
Story and Positioning
Created as the sultrier sister to La Belle from 2019, La Belle Le Parfum turns the original pear and vanilla idea into an intense, evening-ready signature. The line has since expanded with creative chapters such as Fleur Terrible and Paradise Garden, and even a later La Belle Le Parfum release in 2024, cementing this pear vanilla theme as a modern house code. If you enjoy seductive gourmands in the vein of Hypnotic Poison, Black Opium, or Kayali Vanilla, this sits in that irresistible sweet spot while leaning fruitier and more indulgent. You will also find many lovers comparing or cross-shopping it with similar pear vanilla creations and inspired takes listed alongside it.
Bottle and Design
The iconic Gaultier torso arrives in deep crimson that fades to near black, a lacquer-like finish that plays up its hourglass curves. At the neckline sits a sculptural necklace of golden roses that serves as the couture signature of the La Belle family. The heavy glass base keeps the bottle steady, the atomizer delivers a generous cloud, and the piece is presented in the brand’s collectible cylindrical tin for instant shelf presence.
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Puig
Address: 325 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris, France
Country of Manufacture: Spain
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