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Which Should You Buy?
Pink pepper sparkle, jasmine-orange blossom heart, vanilla-amber base - widely positioned as the £7 M&S take on Lancome La Vie Est Belle. A signature-scent contender at high-street pricing.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Butterfly is a bold and divisive scent, with some finding it a unique milky tuberose dream and others getting hit with an unexpected pickle jar. Definitely not a blind buy unless you fancy a surprise.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 17% | 13% |
| Floral | 34% | 23% |
| Fruity | 5% | 7% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 27% | 27% |
| Warm | 17% | 20% |
| Woody | 5% | 7% |
| Earthy | 9% | 4% |
| Animalic | 10% | 10% |
| Fresh | 15% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Bright pink pepper with a vanilla-amber base sits in the year-round category but reads best in spring and fall - light enough for new blooms, warm enough for crisp days. Summer can feel slightly sweet; deep winter could use more density.
Occasions
Soft projection and a crowd-pleasing floral-spice character suit office, casual, and daytime date wear. The signature-scent appeal is real - reviewers describe wearing it daily for years.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and creamy dry-down make it suitable for close-quarters like dates, though its unique character might be a bit much for some offices. It's too subdued and elegant for sport, but its 'quiet luxury' feel works for casual and some formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, White Floral, Citrus accords and Musk, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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