Is Primark PS.. Love Noir a dupe of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Intensément?
La Vie Est Belle Intensément EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
PS.. Love Noir EDT
While both share sweet, fruity, and woody characteristics, La Vie Est Belle Intensément is a powerhouse - a bold vanilla and raspberry explosion with significant sillage. PS.. Love Noir, on the other hand, offers a more subdued, intimate experience, prioritizing a gentle sweetness. Intensément is a statement fragrance demanding attention, while Love Noir whispers. The crucial difference lies in intensity and price: Intensément is a premium choice for making an impression, while Love Noir provides a budget-friendly, softer alternative for everyday wear.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- La Vie Est Belle Intensément
- PS.. Love Noir
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a strong, long-lasting fragrance.
- You enjoy making a bold statement.
- You love prominent vanilla and raspberry notes.
- You don't mind investing in a premium perfume.
- You prefer a subtle, everyday scent.
- You're on a budget but want a sweet fragrance.
- You want something for close encounters.
- You dislike overpowering perfumes.
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.
Sweet dark fruit threaded with florals. Raspberry, peach and blackcurrant give a jammy start, jasmine and rose smooth it, and vanilla and sandalwood close. Works from day into night.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Raspberry
15%
vs
15%
Vanilla
15%
vs
18%
Jasmine
8%
vs
13%
Sandalwood
7%
vs
11%
Raspberry
15%
vs
15%
Pink Pepper
6% share of the perfume
Bergamot
5% share of the perfume
Jasmine
8%
vs
13%
Heliotrope
8% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
7% share of the perfume
Rose
11% share of the perfume
Vanilla
15%
vs
18%
Sandalwood
7%
vs
11%
Iris
10% share of the perfume
Patchouli
10% share of the perfume
Benzoin
7% share of the perfume
Musk
9% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
Dark fruit, rose and vanilla suit autumn best, and spring works too. Winter is fine, but summer heat makes it cloying.
Occasions
Sweet and intimate, it fits dates and evenings out, and is easy enough for casual days. It is too sweet for 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.
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine, Sandalwood, Raspberry
Adds blackcurrant and musk, drops benzoin and bergamot
Where to buy
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