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Which Should You Buy?
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Lancome La Vie Est Belle (2012) - blackcurrant, iris and praline translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 10% |
| Floral | 55% | 65% |
| Fruity | 50% | 45% |
| Green | 5% | 10% |
| Sweet | 90% | 95% |
| Warm | 65% | 60% |
| Woody | 30% | 35% |
| Earthy | 15% | 25% |
| Animalic | 10% | 10% |
| Fresh | 25% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Praline-vanilla-iris natural autumn-winter; carries into cool spring.
Occasions
Date night, office, casual day.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Blackcurrant, Pear notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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