Why La Belle?

LaBelle Perfumes has been a verified source of quality perfumes for over 40 years. We are experts that sell at industry low prices organically, wholesale, online, and on merchant channels such as ebay and amazon. Our reviews are consistent with our desire to be the best fragrance provider as we rock a 4.9 out of 5 verified customer reviews on ShopperApproved and an A+ rating by the BBB.

While we pay careful attention to the inventory we keep on hand, we also care about the proper application and storage of perfumes when they reach your home. Here are some important questions to consider. 

What is the difference between Parfum, EDP, EDT, Aftershave and Cologne etc.?

These descriptions are used to identify the strength or concentration of oil in a fragrance. The concentrations can vary from fragrance to fragrance but here is an average guide. In general, the higher the percentage, the higher the price – but be aware that different concentrations (Perfume, or Eau de Toilette, etc.) may also have different notes in them, and not simply be weaker or stronger. So when you like a fragrance, we suggest you explore its different concentrations.

• Extract/solid perfume – 20-30%
• Perfume – 15-25 %
• Eau de Parfum (EDP) – 8-15%
• Eau de Toilette (EDT) – 4-8%
• Cologne (EDC) – 2-4%
• After Shave – 2-4%
• Soap – 2-4%
• Body cream/lotion – 3-4%
• Perfumed candle – 10%

How many milliliters are in an ounce?

• 100 ml = 3.3 or 3.4 oz (depending on brand)
• 50 ml = 1.7 oz
• 30 ml = 1 oz
• 15 ml = 1/2 oz
• 10 ml = 1/3 oz
• 7.5 ml = 1/4 oz
• 5 ml = 1/6 oz
• 3.7 ml = 1/8 oz = 1 dram

What is the best way to apply perfume?

When spraying perfume onto your body, it is common practice to spray your wrists, rub them together, and then rub other parts of your body with your wrists. However, this practice is not ideal. The friction from rubbing causes your skin to release natural enzymes that can negatively affect the course of the perfume's scent. When applying perfume, simply spray it onto your desired body part and leave it alone.

How can I keep my fragrance from going bad?

Keep all fragrances in a cool, dry area, and away from windows as sunlight can unbalance the various ingredients. An opened bottle should be kept in its box to insure a longer shelf life.

What are the "fragrance families"?

These are "aroma groupings" of related scents. There is more than one classification system in use, but many list 7 major families: Greens, Florals, Aldehydics, Chypre, Oriental, Fougère & Tobacco/Leather.

How can perfume last longer?

Perfume does not last long on dry skin. Before application, moisturize your skin. A non-scented lotion is preferable to prevent other odors from competing with the bouquet of your perfume. Avoid spraying areas that are covered by clothing. Target your wrists, neck, or pulse points. If you live in a hot environment, you may want to avoid spraying your skin since sweat and oil can quickly degrade your perfume. Instead, spray perfume on your hair during hot weather months.

What are top, middle, and base notes?

Top notes provide the first scent impression of a fragrance once it has been applied to the skin. They are usually lighter, more volatile aromas that evaporate readily. Their scent usually lingers for between 5 and 30 minutes. Middle notes, sometimes referred to as “heart notes”, make up the body of the blend. They may be evident from the start, but will usually take 10-30 minutes to fully develop on the skin. They are the notes that classify the fragrance family (floral, oriental, chypre, etc, see below). Base Notes are those with the greatest molecular weight. They last the longest, and are also important as fixatives, that is, they help slow down the evaporation rates of the lighter notes, giving the fragrance holding power. Common base notes include oakmoss, patchouli, woods, musk and vanilla.

Do seasonal scents exist? Are some better for winter than summer?

In hot weather, you may find your fragrance seems ‘stronger’ or more overpowering. This is exactly why brands sometimes offer lighter versions of bestselling scents, for the summer. Some people prefer heavier more full-bodied, comforting, almost ‘cocooning’ scents in the winter – but again, this is individual. Personally, at The Perfume Society, we have richer fragrances that we love to rediscover at around the time when we reach for our opaque tights, our socks (and vests!), switching to airier perfumes for the warmers months.

What are niche perfumes?

‘Niche’ is the name given to perfumes which are often interesting, unusual, special, difficult to find – and sometimes pricey, too. There has been a huge rise in ‘niche’ perfumery, in the past few years, with many fascinating new names appearing on the fragrance scene. They all work with the same ‘palette’ of fragrance ingredients, but often the niche perfumers try daring combinations, or are inspired by very personal events and experiences. All fragrances tell a story, and exploring ‘niche’ perfumes can be a great way to learn about the olfactory universe.

Why does fragrance contain alcohol?

Alcohol makes the fragrance emanate from your skin and brings out the notes. It helps keep the ingredients blended together, and as it evaporates it lifts the scents into the air. Without alcohol, you would be the only person who knew you were wearing any fragrance at all.

Why do fragrances smell different on different people??

Body chemistry is unique. An individual's body chemistry will affect how different fragrance notes react to a person's skin. Skin has a natural smell and can be altered by things like hormonal changes, stress, mood, diet and medications.

Why do some fragrances seem to last much longer than others?

If you find yourself asking "Why doesn't my perfume last?" the answer may be in your skin. People with dry skin usually find their perfume or fragrance fading faster than those with oily skin because oily skin has more natural moisture to hold in the fragrance.

PH levels (amount of acidity in our skin) vary slightly from person to person. Our individual levels of PH will determine how each ingredient in a fragrance will react and last.

Fragrance holding time can also be affected by the concentration of the scent. Those with higher concentrations will retain their aroma much longer.

What is a fragrance tester?

Testers are authentic, fresh and 100% original. They are used by department stores to promote a particular fragrance and therefore are the same quality as the retail product. Testers are made by the manufacturer and may come in a plain box or without the fancy cap.
All testers are new and unused. Because there is no decorative packaging, we can purchase these items for less and pass the savings on to you.
If the UPC codes or any other tracking codes are missing, altered or defaced from any product box or bottle, it was not done by the manufacturer and occurred in the supply chain after it left the manufacturer.