La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal Eau de Parfum vs Candid Eau de Parfum

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La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal Eau de Parfum bottle La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2021 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Candid Eau de Parfum bottle Candid EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal EDP
A radiant, sunlit twist on the La Vie Est Belle DNA, Soleil Cristal is a coconut-floral dream that beams with creamy sweetness and tropical energy. Playful yet sophisticated, it's a crowd-pleaser for warm, happy days.
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Our Verdict - Candid EDP
If sweet, white floral gourmands are your thing, Candid absolutely delivers. It's a crowd-pleasing, playful dupe for Scandal, loved for its lasting sweetness and fantastic value. Don't expect subtlety though- this one is for making an impression.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal EDP
Candid EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 32% vs 34%
Only in La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal
Mandarin 34% Pink Pepper 33%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 24% vs 38%
Jasmine 22% vs 35%
Only in La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal
Ylang-Ylang 27% Iris 26%
Only in Candid
Rose 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 35% vs 32%
Patchouli 28% vs 38%
Only in La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal
Coconut 36%
Only in Candid
Tonka Bean 29%

Accords

La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal Candid
100%
Sweet
55%
85%
Floral
Patchouli
84%
Vanilla
81%
75%
Lactonic
Woody
63%
60%
Fruity
Citrus
57%
Balsamic
54%
Earthy
52%
Sweet shared
100%
55%
85%
84%
81%
75%
63%
60%
57%
54%
52%

Performance

La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal Candid
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The lush coconut, bright citrus, and creamy florals make this radiant in spring and summer, evoking sun and warmth. The sweetness and vanilla allow it to transition into fall, but its lack of heaviness makes it less suited for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its radiant floral sweetness and moderate projection excel for daytime, dates, and casual outings, but can be too indulgent for office or sporty scenarios. Elegant enough for semi-formal occasions but not a classic formal scent.

Candid

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - winter and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong sweetness and prominent white floral profile make it a bit much for a formal or professional office setting. However, its long-lasting and noticeable sillage are perfect for dates or casual outings where you want to leave a memorable impression.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both share Bergamot, Jasmine, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Adds citrus and pineapple, drops coconut and iris

Where to buy

La Vie Est Belle Soleil Cristal EDP
Candid EDP
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