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La Vie Est Belle Intensément Eau de Parfum bottle La Vie Est Belle Intensément EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender F
2020 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Her Secret Desire Eau de Toilette bottle Her Secret Desire EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - La Vie Est Belle Intensément EDP
A bold, sweet and powdery vanilla bomb, La Vie Est Belle Intensément wraps you in raspberry-iris warmth with big projection and lasting power. Not for the shy, it’s a statement gourmand for those who want to be noticed.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Her Secret Desire EDT
A shockingly good 'cheapie' that punches well above its weight, Her Secret Desire is a sweet, powdery treat. It might not be groundbreaking, but for the price, you'd be mad to complain.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
La Vie Est Belle Intensément EDP
Her Secret Desire EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 38% vs 64%
Bergamot 28% vs 35%
Only in La Vie Est Belle Intensément
Pink Pepper 33%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 31% vs 24%
Only in La Vie Est Belle Intensément
Heliotrope 38% Orange Blossom 31%
Only in Her Secret Desire
Violet 28% Orris 26% Neroli 21%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 21% vs 44%
Sandalwood 18% vs 31%
Only in La Vie Est Belle Intensément
Iris 21% Benzoin 20% Patchouli 19%
Only in Her Secret Desire
Fir Resin 24%

Accords

La Vie Est Belle Intensément Her Secret Desire
80%
Powdery
100%
Vanilla
86%
70%
Fruity
77%
50%
Woody
77%
75%
Sweet
76%
30%
White Floral
60%
Iris
56%
Floral
51%
Fresh
48%
25%
Amber
20%
Balsamic
Powdery shared
80%
100%
86%
Fruity shared
70%
77%
Woody shared
50%
77%
Sweet shared
75%
76%
White Floral shared
30%
60%
56%
51%
48%
25%
20%

Performance

La Vie Est Belle Intensément Her Secret Desire
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

La Vie Est Belle Intensément

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The intense vanilla, raspberry, and powdery warmth make this best for cooler weather and fall or winter, but the fruity floral top keeps it wearable in spring’s chill as well. It can be cloying in high heat, so less suited to summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold projection and gourmand sweetness make it ideal for date nights and formal occasions when you want to make a statement. It's a bit too assertive and sweet for most office or sporty settings.

Her Secret Desire

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

This fragrance is an ideal casual wear, perfect for lounging or everyday errands, thanks to its sweet and comforting profile. Its moderate longevity and sillage prevent it from being loud, making it acceptable for office wear if applied lightly, but it might be too informal for truly formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, sweet, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

La Vie Est Belle Intensément EDP
Her Secret Desire EDT
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