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Belle Épine Kabeah, introduced to the world in 2018, is classified as a feminine fragrance, falling within the floral family. Perfumer Stephanie Bakouche poured every ounce of mastery into this one. Available as eau de toilette.
The home of this fragrance is France. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The scent of Belle Épine is built as a cohesive olfactory arc, where notes flow with precision and warmth. The style of Kabeah is clear in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette emphasizes a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
The accord profile is built around these accords: Aquatic, Floral, Fruit and Musc without random overlap. Secondary accord layers such as Wood expand the olfactory volume in the background. The profile is feminine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
In the first seconds you detect grassy-green top notes: Grass and dew.
When the opening settles you detect Blackcurrant, Geranium and Rose keeping a velvety rose-iris direction.
At olfactory-group level the structure relies on Green, Mineral, Fruit and Floral. The framework further includes Wood, Musk and Whiteflower. From a family perspective the composition sits in Floral.
Taken together Belle Épine reads as a cohesive composition — the start forms character, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the fragrances best judged through real development.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Kabeah |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | https://kabeahparis.com/ |
| Year of production | 2018 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
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