La Vie Est Belle EDP

Lancôme by Olivier Polge, Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion Original
88%

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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

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%
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%

Accords

La Vie Est Belle No.405 La Vie Est Belle
97%
Sweet
75%
70%
Fruity
40%
65%
Gourmand
Vanilla
60%
50%
Powdery
40%
Floral
50%
45%
Woody
Sweet shared
97%
75%
Fruity shared
70%
40%
Gourmand
65%
Vanilla
60%
Powdery
50%
Floral shared
40%
50%
Woody
45%

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, floral, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

La Vie Est Belle EDP
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