Is Aromara Pure Bliss a dupe of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle?
La Vie Est Belle EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Pure Bliss Extrait
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- La Vie Est Belle
- Pure Bliss
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A modern icon for those who love unapologetic sweetness, La Vie Est Belle fuses juicy fruit, powdery iris, and decadent praline into a signature that is both luminous and indulgent. Not for the shy, but unforgettable on the right wearer.
A fruity-floral-gourmand take on Lancome La Vie Est Belle. Pure Bliss reproduces the blackcurrant-iris-praline signature reasonably well, though it comes across sweeter and less refined than the original's soft, sophisticated balance.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Blackcurrant
52%
vs
56%
Pear
47%
vs
43%
Iris
36%
vs
34%
Jasmine
32%
vs
34%
Orange Blossom
31%
vs
30%
Vanilla
25%
vs
30%
Praline
25%
vs
27%
Patchouli
25%
vs
21%
Tonka Bean
22%
vs
21%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The lush sweetness and strong gourmand character shine in cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. The rich fruit and floral heart allow it to transition nicely into spring, but its intensity can be cloying in hot summer conditions.
Occasions
Its bold sillage and decadent sweetness make it perfect for dates and formal occasions where you want to stand out. It's less suited to professional or sporty settings due to assertive projection and gourmand richness.
Seasons
The fruity-floral opening suits spring while the praline-vanilla base carries into cooler months.
Occasions
Sweet and soft rather than boardroom-appropriate, this suits casual wear and relaxed dates best.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Patchouli
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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