Question 1

What's the difference between calico and Blanche Bête?

Accepted Answer

calico is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from nostos (2025) dominated by White Floral accords. Blanche Bête is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Les Liquides Imaginaires (2021) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: White Floral, Lactonic, Powdery, Vanilla.

Question 2

Which is better, calico or Blanche Bête?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, calico scores 3.79/5 vs Blanche Bête at 4.10/5. Blanche Bête's standout strength: First lactonic scent many people actually enjoy. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do calico and Blanche Bête smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including White Floral, Lactonic, Powdery, Vanilla, Jasmine. Blanche Bête: Blanche Bête generates polarized opinions within the community despite its hyped reputation.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, calico or Blanche Bête?

Accepted Answer

Blanche Bête: Good longevity and projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits calico vs Blanche Bête?

Accepted Answer

calico scores highest for winter wear; Blanche Bête scores highest for winter wear. calico leans daytime, Blanche Bête leans daytime.

calico vs Blanche Bête

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (4)

Uniek voor calico (6)

Uniek voor Blanche Bête (7)

Gedeelde akkoorden (4)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Blanche Bête

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	calico	Blanche Bête
Merk	nostos	Les Liquides Imaginaires
Jaar	2025	2021
Beoordeling	3.79	4.10
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	10	11