Is Eden Perfumes No.405 La Vie Est Belle a dupe of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- La Vie Est Belle
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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.
No.405 hits the essential La Vie Est Belle shape - black currant and pear opening into an iris-jasmine heart and a vanilla-praline base - but the finished gourmand warmth is thinner and less enveloping than Lancome's original, which reviewers praise for exceptional, 10-hour-plus longevity.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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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
Community season votes for Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
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.
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Patchouli
Adds bergamot and grapefruit
Where to buy
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No.405 La Vie Est Belle EDP
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