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La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum bottle La Vie Est Belle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Rebellious Beauty Eau de Parfum bottle Rebellious Beauty 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 - Rebellious Beauty EDP
Rebellious Beauty leans on the same sweet-floral-gourmand formula as Lancome La Vie Est Belle but with a brighter, thinner opening and a simpler vanilla-musk base that misses the iris-praline signature and famous sillage of the original.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
La Vie Est Belle EDP
Rebellious Beauty EDP

Notes

Only in La Vie Est Belle
Blackcurrant 52% Pear 48%
Only in Rebellious Beauty
Apple 53% Citrus 47%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 32% vs 37%
Only in La Vie Est Belle
Iris 36% Orange Blossom 31%
Only in Rebellious Beauty
Peony 33% Gardenia 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 25% vs 35%
Only in Rebellious Beauty
Musk 32% Sandalwood 32%

Accords

La Vie Est Belle Rebellious Beauty
97%
Sweet
75%
70%
Fruity
40%
65%
Gourmand
50%
Powdery
40%
Floral
50%
45%
Woody
Vanilla
40%
Sweet shared
97%
75%
Fruity shared
70%
40%
65%
50%
Floral shared
40%
50%
45%
40%

Performance

La Vie Est Belle Rebellious Beauty
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.

Rebellious Beauty

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
69%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, floral, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

La Vie Est Belle EDP
Rebellious Beauty EDP
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