Is Aromers No 21 La Vie Est Belle a dupe of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle?

No 21 La Vie Est Belle Extrait

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La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum bottle La Vie Est Belle EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
F Gender F
2012 Year -
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - La Vie Est Belle EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - No 21 La Vie Est Belle Extrait
No 21 recreates Lancome La Vie Est Belle's iris-praline gourmand well at the heart, but the vanilla-patchouli base is thinner and settles faster than the original's dense, sparkling dry-down.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
La Vie Est Belle EDP A No 21 La Vie Est Belle Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
La Vie Est Belle EDP
No 21 La Vie Est Belle Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 52% vs 47%
Pear 47% vs 52%
Iris 36% vs 41%
Jasmine 32% vs 30%
Orange Blossom 31% vs 27%
Vanilla 25% vs 38%
Praline 25% vs 32%
Patchouli 25% vs 29%
Only in La Vie Est Belle
Tonka Bean 23%
Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 52% vs 47%
Pear 47% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Iris 36% vs 41%
Jasmine 32% vs 30%
Orange Blossom 31% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 25% vs 38%
Praline 25% vs 32%
Patchouli 25% vs 29%
Only in La Vie Est Belle
Tonka Bean 23%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

La Vie Est Belle No 21 La Vie Est Belle
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

La Vie Est Belle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

No 21 La Vie Est Belle

Seasons

Also Works:
Autumn Winter

The iris-praline gourmand warmth suits cooler months best, sweet enough to feel comforting in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

A radiant, sweet gourmand suited to casual wear and dates; the softer base keeps it from making a formal statement.

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.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Patchouli, Blackcurrant

Key Differences

Without tonka bean

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