Is In The Box Lux de Vie a dupe of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle?

Lux de Vie EDT

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La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum bottle La Vie Est Belle EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender F
2012 Year 2025
££ Price Tier £££££
Lux de Vie Eau de Toilette bottle Lux de Vie EDT
$70.95+ tax from
1.0 fl oz (30 ml) at FragranceShop.com
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Where they differ

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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 - Lux de Vie EDT
A sweet, playful concoction that's about as subtle as a glitter cannon. If you like your gourmands loud and proud, this one's for you. Not for the faint of heart, but certainly a crowd-pleaser for those who adore syrupy sweetness.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
La Vie Est Belle EDP A Lux de Vie EDT 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
Lux de Vie EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 52% vs 62%
Pear 47% vs 37%
Iris 36% vs 42%
Jasmine 32% vs 21%
Orange Blossom 31% vs 35%
Vanilla 25% vs 23%
Praline 25% vs 23%
Patchouli 25% vs 28%
Tonka Bean 22% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 52% vs 62%
Pear 47% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Iris 36% vs 42%
Jasmine 32% vs 21%
Orange Blossom 31% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 25% vs 23%
Praline 25% vs 23%
Patchouli 25% vs 28%
Tonka Bean 22% vs 23%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Lux de Vie
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Light

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.

Lux de Vie

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

Its sweet, vanilla and iris composition leans towards autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent sweetness and strong sillage make it a bit much for the office but perfect for a date night where you want to leave an impression. It's too rich for sport, and while it could work casually, its gourmand punch limits its formality.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Patchouli

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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