Fragrances inspired by La Vie Est Belle L'Eau de Parfum Intense Eau de Parfum
The original
La Vie Est Belle L'Eau de Parfum Intense
Lancôme
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 1 of its 12 notes, including Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds bergamot and blackcurrant, drops gooseberry and musk
What they share
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Jasmine, Cream, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds almond and cacao pod, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Jasmine, Pear, Iris
The main difference
Adds freesia and mandarin, drops bergamot and cream
What they share
Shares 9 of its 14 notes, including Jasmine, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang
The main difference
Adds mimosa and patchouli, drops cream and iris
What they share
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Jasmine, Pink Pepper, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cedar and gooseberry, drops blackcurrant and cream
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Pear
The main difference
Adds amber and cashmere wood, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Jasmine, Pear
The main difference
Adds almond and magnolia, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Jasmine, Cream
The main difference
Adds citrus and fruity notes, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
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.