La Vie Est Belle Intensément
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2008 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Absolutely Irresistible
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Which Should You Buy?
A bold, sweet and powdery vanilla bomb, La Vie Est Belle Intensément wraps you in raspberry-iris warmth with big projection and lasting power. Not for the shy, it’s a statement gourmand for those who want to be noticed.
Givenchy Absolutely Irresistible is a divisive, discontinued gem. Some find it a spicy, glamorous femme fatale scent, while others get a cloying mess with poor performance. Worth tracking down if you covet bold, unique florals.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 8% |
| Floral | 32% | 24% |
| Fruity | 14% | 13% |
| Green | 2% | 9% |
| Sweet | 34% | 28% |
| Warm | 12% | 10% |
| Woody | 9% | 15% |
| Earthy | 8% | 16% |
| Animalic | 2% | 5% |
| Fresh | 9% | 11% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The intense vanilla, raspberry, and powdery warmth make this best for cooler weather and fall or winter, but the fruity floral top keeps it wearable in spring’s chill as well. It can be cloying in high heat, so less suited to summer.
Occasions
Its bold projection and gourmand sweetness make it ideal for date nights and formal occasions when you want to make a statement. It's a bit too assertive and sweet for most office or sporty settings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its distinctive spicy-floral character and reported variability in sillage make it a bit much for the office. However, its mature, glamorous, and seductive qualities, as noted by reviewers, make it perfect for date nights, formal events, and dressing up for casual outings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Warm Spicy, Fruity accords and Jasmine, Orange Blossom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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