Beautiful by Estée Lauder

Brand: Estée Lauder

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

Rose and carnation over warm woods and musk. Feminine, romantic, and timeless. Named beautiful for a reason — classic American elegance.

Is Beautiful worth it?

How it smells: Opens with rose, tuberose and lily, jasmine and lilac at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and cedarwood.

Scent Score: 60/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 52, reputation 56, versatility 73, layerability 73 and value 52, each out of 100.

Buyers say it gets compliments and lasts long. Hardly any complaints. Buyers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 288 FragranceNet reviews.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 1985 · Women

Key accords: Rose, Tuberose, Lily, Jasmine, Lilac, Carnation

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: formal, special occasion, bridal

Seasons: spring, fall

Fragrance overview

Beautiful by Estée Lauder belongs to the floral fragrance family. A thousand flowers in full bloom — a magnificent floral bouquet of rose, lily, jasmine, and orange blossom built around a soft woody base. Classic, bridal, and deeply romantic. Beautiful opens with Rose, Tuberose, and Lily. The heart brings Jasmine, Lilac, Carnation, and Marigold. It dries down to Sandalwood, Cedarwood, and Amber.

How to wear Beautiful

On skin, Beautiful by Estée Lauder has longevity of 7-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and fall. Reach for it for formal, special occasion, and bridal. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Beautiful first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Beautiful : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Beautiful opens with Rose, Tuberose, and Lily.

The heart brings Jasmine, Lilac, Carnation, and Marigold.

It dries down to Sandalwood, Cedarwood, and Amber.

What to layer with Beautiful

  • Chanel Bleu de Chanel bottle

    Bleu de Chanel by Chanel

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Beautiful first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Beautiful : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel

  • Dior Fahrenheit bottle

    Fahrenheit by Dior

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, carnation, and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Beautiful first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Beautiful : 2 sprays Fahrenheit

  • Chloé Nomade bottle

    Nomade by Chloé

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, jasmine, and sandalwood.

    Order: Apply Beautiful first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Beautiful : 2 sprays Nomade

  • Bond No. 9 The Scent of Peace bottle

    The Scent of Peace by Bond No. 9

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and cedarwood.

    Order: Apply Beautiful first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The Scent of Peace on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Beautiful : 2 sprays The Scent of Peace

  • Born To Stand Out Naked Neroli bottle

    Naked Neroli by Born To Stand Out

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, cedarwood, and amber.

    Order: Apply Beautiful first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Naked Neroli on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Beautiful : 2 sprays Naked Neroli

Pairings to approach with care

  • Ormonde Jayne Byzance bottle

    Byzance by Ormonde Jayne

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    Not Recommended · 40/99

    This pairing is harder to balance. Byzance brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply Beautiful first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Byzance on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Beautiful : 2 sprays Byzance

  • Zara Dusk Temptation bottle

    Dusk Temptation by Zara

    Not Recommended · 40/99

    This pairing is harder to balance. Dusk Temptation brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply Beautiful first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dusk Temptation on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Beautiful : 2 sprays Dusk Temptation

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Beautiful?

Beautiful opens with Rose, Tuberose, and Lily. The heart brings Jasmine, Lilac, Carnation, and Marigold. It dries down to Sandalwood, Cedarwood, and Amber.

How long does Beautiful last, and how strong is it?

Beautiful by Estée Lauder has longevity of 7-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Beautiful?

It's best in spring and fall. It suits formal, special occasion, and bridal.

What layers well with Beautiful?

Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and sandalwood. Apply Beautiful first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Beautiful : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.

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