Is Eden Perfumes No.405 La Vie Est Belle a dupe of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle?

No.405 La Vie Est Belle EDP

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No.405 La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum bottle No.405 La Vie Est Belle EDP
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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.405 La Vie Est Belle EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
La Vie Est Belle EDP A No.405 La Vie Est Belle EDP 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.405 La Vie Est Belle EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 52% vs 32%
Pear 47% vs 24%
Iris 36% vs 37%
Jasmine 32% vs 33%
Orange Blossom 31% vs 29%
Vanilla 25% vs 29%
Praline 25% vs 20%
Patchouli 25% vs 23%
Tonka Bean 22% vs 26%
Only in No.405 La Vie Est Belle
Bergamot 21% Grapefruit 21%
Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 52% vs 32%
Pear 47% vs 24%
Only in No.405 La Vie Est Belle
Bergamot 21% Grapefruit 21%
Shared Notes
Iris 36% vs 37%
Jasmine 32% vs 33%
Orange Blossom 31% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 25% vs 29%
Praline 25% vs 20%
Patchouli 25% vs 23%
Tonka Bean 22% vs 26%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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.405 La Vie Est Belle
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
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.405 La Vie Est Belle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Community season votes for Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Patchouli

Key Differences

Adds bergamot and grapefruit

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