Is Rebel Aromas Rebellious Beauty a dupe of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle?

Rebellious Beauty EDP

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La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum bottle La Vie Est Belle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Rebellious Beauty Eau de Parfum bottle Rebellious Beauty EDP
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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 - 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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
La Vie Est Belle EDP A Rebellious Beauty EDP 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
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%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 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

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Community season votes for Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Wearers put Lancôme La Vie Est Belle, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

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
25%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds apple and citrus, drops blackcurrant and iris

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