Jean Paul GaultierLa Belle Le Parfum Intense

Description Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum EDP Intense is the richer, more concentrated expression of the house's 2021 La Belle Le Parfum, composed by Quentin Bisch and Sonia Constant. It's a gourmand-amber fragrance built around juicy pear and bergamot up top, a vanilla-iris-tonka heart, and a warm vetiver-sandalwood-amber base, like a sensual, woody dessert rather than a straightforward sweet floral. It's an intensified take on La Belle's signature femininity, designed for cooler months and evening wear. Scent Character Sweet / Gourmand: 50% Woody: 25% Floral (Iris): 12% Fresh (Pear, Bergamot): 12% Translation: mostly warm vanilla-and-tonka sweetness with a woody backbone, a cozy, dessert-like scent softened by iris rather than a light, fruity floral. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Pear, Bergamot Heart: Vanilla, Iris, Tonka Bean Base: Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber Performance The Intense concentration earns its name: expect 6 to 8 hours of wear with a moderate, close-to-skin sillage. It doesn't announce itself from across the room so much as reveal itself as the vanilla and iris warm up on skin. Best Occasions & Season A fall-and-winter fragrance for evenings: dinners, date nights, and anywhere a warm gourmand feels right. Its weight and sweetness read better in cooler air than summer heat. Concentration & Provenance Eau de Parfum Intense. Composed by Quentin Bisch and Sonia Constant for Jean Paul Gaultier, launched in 2021 as part of the La Belle range, the female counterpart to Le Male in the house's fragrance universe, following the same sculptural, body-inspired bottle language JPG is known for. Try Before You Commit Want to try it before committing to a full bottle? Venba carries La Belle Le Parfum EDP Intense in 1mL ($3.99), 5mL ($15.99), and 10mL ($21.99) samples. Enough to wear it through more than one occasion before deciding it's your signature scent. 100% Authentic Every fragrance at Venba is checked for authenticity before it's ever offered for sale. We've shipped 200,000+ orders and hold a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot. Orders over $100 ship free within the US, and returns are hassle-free if something isn't right. FAQ What's the difference between La Belle Le Parfum and the Intense version? The Intense concentration pushes the vanilla, tonka, and woody base further, giving it more richness and staying power than the standard La Belle Le Parfum. Is this a good fragrance for everyday wear? It's better suited to evenings and cooler months. Its gourmand weight can feel like a lot for a casual daytime spritz. How long does it last? Around 6 to 8 hours, with a sillage that stays fairly close to the skin rather than filling a room. Does it smell like vanilla? Yes. Vanilla and tonka bean are the dominant notes, softened by iris and grounded by sandalwood and amber.