Question 1

What's the difference between Belle Hélène and Escapade Gourmande?

Accepted Answer

Belle Hélène is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jousset Parfums (2024) dominated by Fruity accords. Escapade Gourmande is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Mataha (2020) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Belle Hélène or Escapade Gourmande?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Belle Hélène scores 3.42/5 vs Escapade Gourmande at 4.14/5. Escapade Gourmande's standout strength: Warm, creamy vanilla with silky custard-like quality. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Belle Hélène and Escapade Gourmande smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Vanilla. Escapade Gourmande: Escapade Gourmande est un parfum à la vanille bien composé mais extrêmement sucré qui ne justifie pas le battage médiatique dont il jouit sur les réseaux sociaux.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Belle Hélène or Escapade Gourmande?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Belle Hélène vs Escapade Gourmande?

Accepted Answer

Belle Hélène scores highest for fall wear; Escapade Gourmande scores highest for winter wear. Belle Hélène leans daytime, Escapade Gourmande leans daytime.

Belle Hélène vs Escapade Gourmande

Résumé de la comparaison

Notes communes (2)

Uniques à Belle Hélène (6)

Uniques à Escapade Gourmande (3)

Accords communs (4)

Questions fréquentes

Pouls du sentiment communautaire — Escapade Gourmande

Positif

Négatif

Attribut	Belle Hélène	Escapade Gourmande
Marque	Jousset Parfums	Maison Mataha
Année	2024	2020
Évaluation	3.42	4.14
Concentration	—	—
Genre	feminine	feminine
Total des notes	8	5