La Vie Est Belle L’ Florale
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Camicia 113
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive flanker, this attempts to lighten the iconic LVEB DNA with a floral touch. Many find it fresher and less cloying than the original, while others declare it barely different or outright bad. Expect floral sweetness to the max, but without the praline.
A divisive floral with a clean, slightly retro vibe. While some find it beautifully sophisticated, others are put off by a perceived synthetic harshness that can lean masculine. It's a bargain, but you might want to try before you buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 10% |
| Floral | 42% | 44% |
| Fruity | 6% | 1% |
| Green | 12% | 5% |
| Sweet | 17% | 20% |
| Warm | 7% | 3% |
| Woody | 9% | 8% |
| Earthy | 10% | 15% |
| Animalic | 7% | 11% |
| Fresh | 16% | 16% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and persistent longevity make it suitable for a date or casual outings without being overwhelming. Some found it too sweet for warm climates, indicating it might be borderline for formal events where discretion is key.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and skin-scent longevity make it suitable for office wear, avoiding room-filling projection. The clean, floral-musky profile is versatile for casual outings and can work for a subtle date scent, but lacks the gravitas often desired for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Powdery, Violet Floral accords and Patchouli, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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