Queen of Life
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Inspired by La Vie Est Belle
ScentArt
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Queen of Life
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Inspired by La Vie Est Belle
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Queen of Life
This budget-friendly dupe for La Vie Est Belle is a divisive one. While some hail it as a well-blended, long-lasting gem that saves a fortune, others find it cheap, synthetic, and headache-inducing. Approach with caution and manage your expectations.
Statement
Our Verdict - Inspired by La Vie Est Belle
Match Fragrances' interpretation of Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle (2012) - the Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo praline-iris-patchouli composition that became Lancôme's commercial juggernaut, here translated into a blackcurrant-pear opening over iris and a praline-vanilla-patchouli close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime feminine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Favourite
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 2% |
| Floral | 28% | 28% |
| Fruity | 25% | 25% |
| Green | 10% | 10% |
| Sweet | 40% | 40% |
| Warm | 5% | 5% |
| Woody | 4% | 5% |
| Earthy | 11% | 12% |
| Animalic | 2% | 2% |
| Fresh | 11% | 11% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Queen of Life
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Inspired by La Vie Est Belle
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Notes
Queen of Life
Inspired by La Vie Est Belle
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Vanilla
24%
vs
27%
Praline
23%
vs
31%
Patchouli
19%
vs
22%
Tonka Bean
18%
vs
18%
Only in Queen of Life
Almond
14%
Accords
Queen of Life
Inspired by La Vie Est Belle
Performance
Queen of Life
Inspired by La Vie Est Belle
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Queen of Life
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Casual
The sweet, Gourmand nature and varied performance reports mean it's best suited for casual wear or dates where a bold, sweet scent is welcome. Its potent sweetness and potential for strong sillage (for some) might be overwhelming for a typical office environment or formal events.
Inspired by La Vie Est Belle
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Summer
Praline-vanilla-patchouli structure peaks in autumn and winter; summer too sweet-heavy.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Casual
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Sweet gourmand feminine fits date, evening, casual. Office and formal work for fans of the indulgent style.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
98%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Patchouli accords and Blackcurrant, Pear notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Queen of Life
Inspired by La Vie Est Belle
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