Beautiful by Estee Lauder

nyoka

Dont understand negative coments.Evenpeople who say it doesnt smell good on them,do smell great to me.Maybe they are olfactory challenged.I caertainly could not be a nose but,i know what smells good.Once a man caught up with me when i was running just to say he wanted to be closer so he could smell me more.

Sugar419

I found this perfume when I was a senior in high school (1995) and wore it that whole year, it was my signature scent. After that I didn't wear it again until my wedding day. Although I'm moving away from the florals I used to prefer, I will always love this for nostalgic reasons, and besides I think it smells wonderful! Unabashedly floral though, if you don't like florals, you will not like this perfume. Classy and classic.

insolence

Oh my god it is so masculine and spicy. Even my grandmother would not wear this fragrance. I hate it!

Sissi

The ultimate wedding fragrance. The unification of Man and Woman the notes unifies each others for example
the Woman; Black current Fruity notes
cassia Galbanum Bergamount lemon
mimose magnolia Carnation Tuberose Orange blossom chomormile narcissus
Fresia Lilac jasmine pink violet sage
Neroli marigold Ylang Ylang Lily of the vally Geranium & Narcissus
The Man; Sandalwood Musk Vanilla
Vetiver & Ceder it blends wonderfully
together Like the wedding vows
i give it a 5

a.k.a.warum

As much as I wanted to love this, I can't. I loved smelling the bouquet of flowers, and it smelled good on my skin and hair, but alas, it didn't last. After about half an hour I got a distinctive smell of soap. On my skin first, and then, ruining my hopes that I can still wear it, on my hair in about 10 more minutes. All evening I was haunted by soap smell. I know that some perfumes are described as "soapy" and still are well loved, Chanel №5 is a prime example, but quite frankly, this was my first experience of a perfume turning into soap on me, and I truly disliked it.

The staying power is amazing, it stayed overnight. I am sure that soap is just my chemistry, since it's not even listed as floral aldehyde (although lote's review suggests that I'm not alone).

I would love to smell a wrist of a woman for whom this smell shows all its flowers and none of the soapiness, this must be a glorious experience! I am sorry this woman is not me...

Upd.: did smell it on my friend, it was gorgeous on her! Nice soft floral.

krishka

It is BEAUTIFUL indeed.....complex, very well balanced, exquisite, light, enchanting perfume.
It is SO suitable for weddings!
the add is just right abt the scent.

Jinalda

First of all, I have to say, my tongue is sharp sometimes. But I'm always trying to stay as sincere as it's possible.

That was a very boring experience of testing for me. I was expecting a lot from this one.

When I spayed it I thought “what is it?”. Then I tried to detect some notes, then I thought that I was just loosing my time on it. This scent had no effect on me neither from the first sniff nor from the last one. It’s simply not interesting at all. There was no any interesting edge in it, and it doesn’t create any interesting combination, like, for instance SpellBound does. And finally, you forget it at once – as if it doesn’t deserve to be remembered, ‘cause it is not something unique.

“The fragrance of a thousand flowers” – a nice fraise, especially when it’s true and you get a bouquet. But here you get a mess. What is the point of putting together more than 29 components while not paying any respect to not one of them? It’s like to let a kid make a soup – he will through all the spices and vegetables in the pot without any idea of their value.

But I do understand that a lot of women like this scent, because their mothers used it – but it’s only about the “mythology” that was created for this perfume. A unique psychological environment that makes them love this perfume without judging it fair by it’s real values. They just like it because “mom used it”. And there is nothing can be done here. Good for Estee Lauder – they managed to make a good campaign and convinced a lot of women to buy and use this scent. I’m only afraid that women who now use vulgar, gimcrack and inelegant Be Delicious will make their daughters like it years later. Well, that’s how the taste is forming – since the very childhood.

milena

Simply beautiful.Very pretty and feminine.On my skin soft floral.

RouenFr

I smell lotus in this, it isn't marked on here as a scent in this perfume but I swear it is there. It is a very pronounced scent in this perfume. The only I know what lotus smells like is because I bought a small bottle of lotus oil while in Egypt.

Many people talk about how this scent smells "old lady" like. I wont lie it can come off that way but it is all about how you wear it. This isn't a light, fruity, sweet scent that has become common these days. This perfume makes a statment and that might not be right for everyone. When I wear this scent I feel powerful and in charge.

holly13

I don't like this smell at all. It smells weird to me... it has a bitter smell. They advertise it as the fragrance of a thousand flowers.

Sassy1

Flowers are the epitome of a woman and I'd rather smell like a garden than gummy bears, fresh mown rabbit food, salty ocean seaweed sprinkled with paprika or razorblades anyday. And since when is 20 years ago ancient history? Please get over the "old" references...good is good and awful is awful, no matter when it was made.
This one is a near perfect floral with a strong presence and I love it.

alef

I used to wear for years... It is a part of wardrobe like a little black dress. Several times men asked me the name to buy it for their girlfriends :))

kylexora

This is very elegant, sophisticated and almost luxury smells. the ingredient is very complicated and not every women can wear it. at first sniff, i hate it. and it was 10 years ago. now, i know why this perfume is more expensive compared to other Estee Lauder fragrance. i bought a parfum version and i use it for special occassion where i need to be truely feminine, subtle and elegant. and it last about 12hours...

guest_angel

A very classic, warm, elegant floral indeed, but rather heady and overpowering on me. One for special occasions only! Lasts forever.

kastehelmi

How can people be so critical of the mass of fruity floral and floral fruity fragrances of today, when all you have to do to appreciate them is smell the straightforward floral fragrances of the '80s? Yuck!!!!

Fragrances like this have a screaming, acrid sharp quality that is neither beautiful nor otherwise attractive...

tessture

Sedate, lovely floral perfume that is perfect for office or day wear. It is not a statement maker, but that's not a bad thing, either. Pretty and feminine, heavy on the floral without being smothering. It's actually quite sheer after the first few minutes. Very nice, which surprised me, as Estee Lauder scents don't usually work at all on my skin.

yayank

this is my mum fave fragrance since was launched till now and she never change to other fragrance
i really like the scent on her
but not on me ;-(

veg.princess

smells clasic. great staying power. some people thought i smelt like an old lady but i still like it. i use mine on special occasions

EvelynDFrech

I like it somehow. It feels classic and fresh to me, but too floral. I had it and didn't really find the moments to use it. I keep liking Beautiful but I'm sure it's better on others.

falovalo

If this garners me complements, I'd rather do without. Sharp, matronly and acrid, that's what this is, classic or not.

Vivi

I have a couple friends that just love this. I'm just not sure yet. I kind of like it, but definitely not my signature fragrance.

missk

This is possibly one of Estee Lauder's best fragrances. I can see why this is such a popular choice for a bride on her wedding day and unlike most Estee Lauder fragrances, the synthetic notes in this are not as strong.

Mature? Yes, it most definitely requires maturity, sophistication and class to pull this one off. Old lady scent? Certainly not. Although this may smell like your typical 80's floral, there is something about it that never fails in gaining attention and compliments, especially from men.

This is a soft and romantic fragrance with fantastic lasting strength. One spray goes a very long way in regards to wearing this.

newgabe

Aaah! Marigold.. thats's what that strange dry intro note is! Love that note, nothing else like it. I kepp dicking in to our local (expensive) dept store to 'test' this for that wonderfully odd beginning. I wish it stayed like that longer- I lose interest once the sweety flowers kick in. That is one of the great drawbacks with the 'changing journey' of perfumes.. and why I still often prefer Arab perfumes, or blending essential oils- to be able to enjoy a lovely fragrance with stability.

kayka

if you want to smell expensive, use this one :) it is very elegant!

moonflower143

This is one of the perfumes i love, its long lasting and classic,though it might not be for everyone specially for younger ones, but it can also be for ladies who wants to be a real woman..

lote

It was "beautiful" on me in 1986. Alas, how times have changed.
In the current versions I have been an olfactory witness to the Orange flower and mandarin's notes declined through the years leading to a sharp "soapy" after scent.
On some people this big flower scent when applied with the precision of a surgeon can smell quite stunning.

Philyra

I'll never understand what the big fuss is with this one. For me it was hate at first spray. Far too many notes blended in, resulting in a suffocating and overpowering smell I was just dying to wash off my skin. A clever marketing campaign has apparently had many a bride wearing it on their way to the isle for quite some time now. For me, the mere idea of wearing this on my wedding day is just unthinkable. It really goes against everything I believe a perfume should do for a woman.

Savanimal

My mother is in her mid-30's, and she wears this fragrance often. It's quite strong when you first put it on, but it fades after a few minutes. I don't like the scent on me, but I really like it on her.

Taliera

I get Beautiful Love, but I don't understand where Beautiful is coming from... It smelt on my skin more or less like it smells on the cards - quite heavy and old-lady like. It is floral, but nothing akin to the modern florals with their fruity and sweet accords. Although it was created in 1985, the fragrance smells as if it could have been made decades earlier. This is an old-fashioned floral. In fact, there are so many floral scents at once (it's meant to be a bouquet of flowers) that it all condenses into one big pongy mess, which begins to smell like a "classic" pongy mess after all the contrasting features settle down. Not for the youth market... It's also really hard to get off your skin!

hannah18

I have always received compliments on wearing this perfume. Its warm, elegant and feminine. Because it is classic, it will never get old fashioned.

hydrangea

Very sexy & feminine, for my mom.But i Like it.

Mado Haddad

A great fragrance & lasts long. Perfect for special occasions.

MondeoGirl

Truly divine. The best smell in the whole world. Rich, decadent and so utterly feminine. Lasts all day long. I save mine for best.

takemyhusbandplz

For some reason, Beautiful will smell fabulous on me some days and awful on me the next. When she's behaving, I love it.

Chaosnmotion

Very classic fragrance. I wear during the day, seems to last all day and doesn't overpower.