Is Beautiful a good blind buy?

Only if you like rich, classic florals. It is a heavy bouquet with rose, tuberose and jasmine, so sample it first if you prefer light or citrus scents.

How long does it last?

It is an eau de parfum with a woody amber base, and most owners report several hours on skin and longer on fabric.

Is this the original formula?

Yes, this is the original Beautiful launched in 1985, not a flanker such as Beautiful Magnolia.

What size is the bottle?

This listing is the 3.4 oz eau de parfum spray, the largest standard size.

Yes, Estée Lauder lists Beautiful as cruelty-free with no animal testing.

What does it smell like?

A rich floral: rose, lily, tuberose and marigold open it, jasmine and ylang-ylang sit in the middle, and sandalwood, amber and vetiver close it with warmth.