La Vie Est Belle (Rollerball)
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| F | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2019 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Cuba La Vida
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Lancome's La Vie Est Belle (2012) - Olivier Polge, Anne Flipo and Dominique Ropion's iris-praline gourmand-floral, here in a portable rollerball reading with the iris-praline-patchouli spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for purse-carry and touch-up wear.
A divisive dupe that promises La Vie Est Belle on a budget. This is all about the sweet fruit and patchouli, but its fleeting performance truly lets it down for many, despite the bargain price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 3% |
| Floral | 65% | 28% |
| Fruity | 45% | 25% |
| Green | 10% | 9% |
| Sweet | 95% | 38% |
| Warm | 60% | 4% |
| Woody | 35% | 6% |
| Earthy | 25% | 14% |
| Animalic | 10% | 2% |
| Fresh | 15% | 11% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Sweet praline-vanilla-iris reads warmest in autumn and winter; spring acceptable but summer the gourmand depth feels heavy.
Occasions
Casual-feminine signature ideal for date, casual, and evening; rollerball is purse-carry-friendly so versatile across day situations.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its sweet, bold, and fruity nature makes it ideal for casual wear and dates, but its sometimes overwhelming strength and lack of longevity cited by many reviews make it less suitable for formal or office settings. The ease of reapplication due to its 'body spray' nature makes it perfect for on-the-go casual use.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Iris accords and Blackcurrant, Pear notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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