The Petals d’Amour candle is Belle Fleur’s fruity take on the rose. This review looks at what the brand promises, what one tester actually smelled and who the candle is best for.
A radiant and enlivening fragrance inspired by the ethereal nature of The Garden of Eden. Belle Fleur set out to capture the sublime nuances of assorted blossoms with the sensuality of luscious fruit. With fresh apple, crushed rose petals, a mix of luscious berries and tender fig, the fresh fruity floral notes and the silkiness of sandalwood will remind you of how beautiful it is to fall in love. A sinful but guiltless pleasure that takes you beyond the here and now.
Belle Fleur describes this scent as radiant and ethereal. It is definitely radiant! Belle Fleur Petals d’Amour reminds me a little bit of Voluspa Coeur de Cassis with it’s playful and pungent fruity notes resting on an earthy base – intense without being heavy.
The black currant comes through strong but the Bulgarian rose is loud and clear. I love the slight hint of fig that offers a green note to neutralize the floral and fruity notes. This is a lovely scent if you like a youthful, lively rose.
Fragrance notes:
- Top Notes: Bergamot, Black Currant, Raspberry
- Middle Notes: Green Apple, Bulgarian Rose Absolute, Jasmine
- Base Notes: Fig, Vanilla, Sandalwood
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Burn quality 4/5. Fragrance intensity 4/5.
What the Petals d’Amour candle smells like
Belle Fleur describes it as radiant and inspired by the Garden of Eden, mixing blossoms with ripe fruit. The reviewer agrees on the radiance, and finds the black currant strong and the Bulgarian rose loud and clear.
She compares it to Voluspa Coeur de Cassis, with playful, pungent fruit on an earthy base that is intense but not heavy. The fig adds a green note that keeps the floral and fruit from getting too sweet.
The inspiration is a nice touch. Belle Fleur ties the scent to the Garden of Eden, with blossoms and luscious fruit side by side. For a buyer, that means the Petals d’Amour candle is meant to feel romantic and a bit indulgent, which the brand calls a sinful but guiltless pleasure.
The reviewer adds that it is intense without being heavy. That is a hard balance to reach with fruit and rose, and it helps explain her enthusiasm for the Petals d’Amour candle.
Because it reminds the reviewer of Voluspa Coeur de Cassis, owners of that candle may find the Petals d’Amour candle familiar. The difference is the rose, which is loud and clear here. If you like cassis but want more flower, this is a logical step.
In short, the Petals d’Amour candle is a lively rose for people who like fruit in their florals.
Reading the notes
The top notes are bergamot, black currant and raspberry, so the fruit arrives first. The heart is green apple, Bulgarian rose absolute and jasmine, and the base is fig, vanilla and sandalwood.
That order explains why the scent starts lively and settles into something creamier. You can learn more about the flower at the heart of it on Wikipedia. If you prefer a quieter rose, our Monique Lhuillier Pink Peony review covers a smoother, peachy option.
Fruit in a candle is not always sweet. Here, black currant and raspberry are tart and berry-like, and green apple and fig keep things crisp. If you dislike sugary candles, the Petals d’Amour candle may suit you better than the name suggests.
The jasmine in the heart adds a white floral lift between the fruit and the rose. If you only know jasmine as a heavy night scent, it works more softly here, helping the blend feel youthful rather than dated.
Scores and a gift idea
The candle scores 4 out of 5 for burn quality and 4 out of 5 for fragrance intensity. That fits the review, which calls it a lovely choice for a youthful, lively rose.
The reviewer suggests pairing it with the Juliette has a Gun Lady Vengeance perfume as a gift for someone you love. Another option is to compare it with a sister scent from the same line, the Belle Fleur Rose Immortelle candle.
Scores of 4 out of 5 for both burn quality and strength make this a reliable all-round candle. It should perfume a mid-size room without much effort, so give it a spot in a living room or bedroom.
Finally, the gift idea in the original is worth keeping: a candle plus a perfume is a pairing that feels thoughtful. If you give the Petals d’Amour candle this way, include a note about trimming the wick, and your recipient will get better burns from the first night.
One practical tip is to keep the candle away from direct sun. Sunlight can warm the wax and fade the label, and a fragrance with fruit notes is better kept in a cool cabinet between burns.
All in all, the Petals d’Amour candle is a good pick for a rose lover who finds classic rose candles dusty or old-fashioned.
