Fragrances inspired by La Vie Est Belle Intensément Eau de Parfum
The original
La Vie Est Belle Intensément
Lancôme
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- La Vie Est Belle Intensément
- Majestic Opulence
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both fragrances share a sweet, powdery, and fruity profile with similar notes, the key difference lies in their intensity and price.
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Iris
The main difference
Without bergamot and heliotrope
Choose Majestic Opulence when
You are on a budget and want a good value.
Our verdict
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.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Jasmine, Vanilla, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops blackcurrant and musk
Choose PS.. Love Noir when
You prefer a subtle, everyday scent.
Our verdict
La Vie Est Belle Intensément and La Vita Bella Intensa share a sweet, powdery DNA, but differ in price and intensity.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Iris
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and pear, drops benzoin and bergamot
Choose La Vita Bella Intensa when
You want a similar scent for a fraction of the cost.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Jasmine, Iris, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds canadian fir balsam and neroli, drops benzoin and heliotrope
What they share
Shares 6 of its 16 notes, including Heliotrope, Jasmine, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops benzoin and bergamot
What they share
Shares 7 of its 17 notes, including Heliotrope, Orange Blossom, Iris
The main difference
Adds almond and bellini, drops benzoin and bergamot
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Heliotrope, Jasmine, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds freesia and pear, drops benzoin and bergamot
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Lancôme. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.