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La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum bottle La Vie Est Belle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
311 Lancome La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum bottle 311 Lancome 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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - 311 Lancome La Vie Est Belle EDP
311 follows Lancome La Vie Est Belle's sweet iris-praline signature closely, but it thins out much sooner than the long-lasting original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
La Vie Est Belle EDP
311 Lancome La Vie Est Belle EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 52% vs 52%
Pear 47% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Iris 36% vs 37%
Jasmine 32% vs 33%
Orange Blossom 31% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 25% vs 27%
Praline 25% vs 27%
Patchouli 25% vs 22%
Tonka Bean 22% vs 22%

Accords

La Vie Est Belle 311 Lancome La Vie Est Belle
97%
Sweet
70%
Fruity
40%
65%
Gourmand
60%
40%
Floral
55%
50%
Powdery
45%
Woody
Vanilla
40%
97%
Fruity shared
70%
40%
Gourmand shared
65%
60%
Floral shared
40%
55%
50%
45%
40%

Performance

La Vie Est Belle 311 Lancome La Vie Est Belle
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
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.

311 Lancome La Vie Est Belle

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

Sweet gourmand-floral profile suits cooler months.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Warm and sweet enough for dates and everyday wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean gourmand, floral, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

La Vie Est Belle EDP
311 Lancome La Vie Est Belle EDP
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