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Beautiful, Estée Lauder
Floral · 1985

Beautiful

by Estée Lauder
Rating3.8 ★ 4,156 votes
GenderWomen
Year1985
Price$$$$Designer
FloralWhite FloralAromatic
Best for springDaytime wearstrong sillageLong Lasting
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In the same corner
1881 Cerruti
1881 Cerruti
87% match
Catalyst Halston
Catalyst Halston
87% match
Fleurs d'Orlane Orlane
Fleurs d'Orlane Orlane
86% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
32 notes
topfirst impression
GalbanumRoseLilyBlack CurrantFruity NotesCassiaMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon
heartthe character
CarnationMarigoldTuberoseJasmineNarcissusMimosaYlang-YlangChamomileLily-Of-The-ValleyGeraniumMagnoliaOrange BlossomLilacFreesiaPink VioletSageNeroli
basethe foundation
SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskCedarVanilla

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
70
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
58
intimateenormous
Price value56
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean7
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
FloralWhite FloralAromaticGreenYellow FloralWoodyHerbalPowdery
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Main accords

top 10
Floral
White Floral
Aromatic
Green
Yellow Floral
Woody
Herbal
Powdery
Sweet
Citrus

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
2%
weak
4%
moderate
29%
long lasting
42%
eternal
23%
Sillage
intimate
6%
moderate
32%
strong
45%
enormous
17%
Season
spring
33%
summer
20%
fall
26%
winter
21%
Time of day
day
61%
night
39%
Gender
female
81%
more female
12%
unisex
6%
more male
0%
male
0%
Value
way overpriced
3%
overpriced
10%
ok
53%
good value
27%
great value
7%

What people say

What people love
powerfulboldrichfloralbouquetelegantcomplexsophisticatedfemininescenttimelessclassic
What people criticise
potentiallyoverwhelmingheavyoverappliedstrongoverpoweringpeopleoftenperceiveddatedfragrance

Smells similar

by scent profile
87% match
1881 Cerruti
Cerruti
powderyyellow floral
87% match
Catalyst Halston
Halston
white floraltuberose
86% match
Fleurs d'Orlane Orlane
Orlane
white floralyellow floral
85% match
Liz Claiborne Liz Claiborne
Liz Claiborne
floralyellow floral

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

BergamotRoseMandarin Ora…LemonBlack CurrantGalbanumLilyFruity NotesCassiaJasmineOrange Bloss…Lily-Of-The-…Ylang-YlangGeraniumNeroliTuberoseFreesiaMagnoliaSageCarnationMimosaNarcissusLilacMarigoldChamomilePink VioletMuskVanillaSandalwoodAmberCedarVetiver
topheartbase

Signature pair: Tuberose and Narcissus

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The Beautiful line

4 versions
2018Belle
More Tuberose, Musky
Less Floral
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2021Magnolia
More Musky, Aquatic
Less Aromatic
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2003Sheer
More Fruity, Rose
Less Aromatic
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

All perfumes similar to Beautiful →Cheaper dupes →All comparisons →Beautiful vs 1881 Cerruti →Beautiful vs Catalyst Halston →Beautiful vs Fleurs d'Orlane Orlane →

In plain words

The main accords of Beautiful are floral and white floral. It opens with Galbanum and Rose, reveals Carnation and Marigold at its heart, and dries down to Sandalwood and Amber. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in spring, day or night.

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