Le Beau Paradise Garden Jean Paul Gaultier 2024

So far, I haven't written a review, but this fragrance compelled me to create an account and share my opinion.

Regarding the backstory:
This year, I delved into the world of scents. Yes, I had owned two or three perfumes before, but now I wanted to truly immerse myself in the world of fragrances. So, I set out to find a summer scent. I am a big fan of coconut and pineapple. I simply love that tropical something. Therefore, I lingered particularly long over two perfumes. The perfume siblings Paradise Garden and Le Beau EdT. Both lured me in with their incredible sweetness and made me feel as if I were on a tropical island. Moreover, both have, in my opinion, stunning bottles. Totally smitten with both scents, I couldn't decide which one to choose. So, I brought in a neutral person and let the purchasing decision fall that way. It was Paradise Garden. Now, standing in my room, I kept smelling it. I could hardly wait to wear it in public. Shortly thereafter, it happened. I applied 2 sprays and went to work. A big mistake. Let me tell you: this is NOT a perfume for work. My initial enthusiasm was not shared. Instead, a joke was made that I won't repeat verbatim due to its rather inappropriate language. Essentially, I was jokingly asked if I had some "affection" with a coconut. Not two seconds after my colleague entered the office. So, let me tell you: this is not a perfume to wear in the office. It simply smells way too strong for that. Moreover, you will feel like you can't shake off the scent for the rest of the day. That's why I rated S/H very well. I dared to try again, days later, with just one spray. Even that was already quite overpowering. Unfortunately, not much of my initial love remains. The longer I have Paradise Garden on my skin, the more I dislike it. Over time, it becomes clear that aside from the coconut, which admittedly doesn't smell as fresh and pleasant as I perceived it in the perfumery, there isn't much depth to this perfume. The fig gets completely lost in this. That's why I titled my review "Paradisiacal Illusion," as I now unfortunately perceive the perfume. Therefore, my conclusion:

If I could turn back time, I would definitely choose Le Beau EdT now. I tested that one again on myself, and it is simply the much more subtle, fruitier, and pleasant perfume. At least that's my opinion. I hope my review could help you.