Fragrance comparison

La Belle Saison vs Deseo Forever

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 324 ratings analysed

5 wins

La Belle Saison

Houbigant

4.12155 votes

Rank #25,799 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Deseo Forever

Jennifer Lopez

3.64169 votes

Rank #30,839 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Belle Saison takes 5 of 8 categories.

La Belle Saison
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Deseo Forever
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

La Belle Saison5/8

Deseo Forever3/8

Ratings & consensus: La Belle Saison
Community sentiment: La Belle Saison
Longevity: La Belle Saison
Sillage & projection: Deseo Forever
Value for money: Deseo Forever
Versatility: Deseo Forever
Note pyramid (duration): La Belle Saison
Fragranxe ranking: La Belle Saison

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

La Belle SaisonHoubigant

Deseo ForeverJennifer Lopez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerLa Belle SaisonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

50%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

155 votes

21%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerLa Belle SaisonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityLa Belle Saison

SillageDeseo Forever

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value58

Category winnerDeseo ForeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

musky61%

floral100%

fresh91%

citrus83%

fruity74%

green65%

woody56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Apricot BlossomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MimosaOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

MuskLabdanumSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

AppleHedioneBergamotOrange BlossomPeach

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaMineral notesFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyMimosaRose

Base4-6 hrs

AmberOakmossMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Category winnerLa Belle SaisonLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night21

Spring57

Summer100

Fall22

Winter19

Day100

Night17

Category winnerDeseo ForeverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex8

Women91

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 23%Party 6%

Men4

Unisex4

Women92

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,799

PerfumerCéline Ellena

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa Belle SaisonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Belle Saison by Houbigant bottles the golden warmth of late spring in the French countryside. The first spray delivers crisp pink pepper and dewy apricot blossom, brightening the air before a lush heart takes over. Golden mimosa leads the charge with its signature honeyed pollen feel, closely supported by radiant o…

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Deseo Forever by Jennifer Lopez greets you with a crisp burst of tart green apple, sunlit bergamot, and sweet peach, illuminated by the airy floral lift of hedione. As the initial sweetness settles into the skin, a refreshing blend of dewy magnolia, delicate freesia, and cool mineral notes takes center stage, creating…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Belle Saison or Deseo Forever?

La Belle Saison takes 5 of 8 categories. La Belle Saison is rated 4.12/5 from 155 votes; Deseo Forever is rated 3.64/5 from 169 votes. Choose La Belle Saison for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Deseo Forever for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Belle Saison or Deseo Forever?

La Belle Saison lasts longest (La Belle Saison 66/100, Deseo Forever 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Belle Saison or Deseo Forever?

Deseo Forever projects furthest (Deseo Forever 60/100, La Belle Saison 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Belle Saison and Deseo Forever smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is La Belle Saison or Deseo Forever better for summer or winter?

For summer, Deseo Forever is the stronger pick. For winter, Deseo Forever is the stronger pick. La Belle Saison suits daytime wear; Deseo Forever suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Belle Saison and Deseo Forever?

La Belle Saison has top notes of Apricot Blossom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Mimosa, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Deseo Forever has top notes of Apple, Hedione, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Magnolia, Mineral notes, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.