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La Belle Saison
The first warm breeze in early spring, carrying the delicate scent of blossoming flowers and hinting at the sunny days ahead.
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La Belle SaisonPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessMademoiselle Rochas Couture · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 by Houbigant, La Belle Saison is a floral composition that captures the essence of a fleeting yet beautiful season. Perfumer Céline Ellena crafts an intricate bouquet with apricot blossom and orange blossom at its core, softened by green accents and a powdery musk base. The contrast between bright citrus notes like pink pepper and the enveloping warmth of sandalwood creates a dynamic tension that keeps La Belle Saison engaging throughout the day.
Apply La Belle Saison to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The citrus top notes are fleeting but vibrant, while the musky base unfolds gradually over several hours. It's best worn in warmer months when its floral warmth can fully bloom.
Fig. 01 — La Belle Saison, Houbigant
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Céline Ellena
The third generation of a Grasse dynastyCéline Ellena is a perfumer born and raised in Grasse into a family of noses — her grandfather, father, and uncle were all perfumers — who made her first attempt at composing a fragrance from olives, flowers, and mint at age six.
The La Belle Saison line
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Rochas · 1995ByzantineShares 4 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 4.36 (267)47%Match
Donna Karan · 2014Liquid CashmereShares 5 of its 13 notes$40–100★ 4.00 (202)
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 6%.