Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like La Vie Est Belle
La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme (2012) is built around Black Currant, Pear, Iris, Jasmine. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Lancôme · 2015
La Nuit Trésor
Shared notes: Pear, Praline, Vanilla, Patchouli. What differs: Mandarin, Bergamot, Strawberry. Same family (Gourmand).
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Yves Saint Laurent · 2014
Black Opium
Shared notes: Orange Blossom, Pear, Jasmine, Vanilla, Patchouli. What differs: Pink Pepper, Coffee, Almond.
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Giorgio Armani · 2017
Sì Passione
Shared notes: Pear, Black Currant, Jasmine, Vanilla, Patchouli. What differs: Pink Pepper, Rose, Heliotrope.
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Chanel · 2017
Gabrielle
Shared notes: Black Currant, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Iris. What differs: Grapefruit, Mandarin, Ylang-Ylang.
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Salvatore Ferragamo · 2012
Signorina
Shared notes: Black Currant, Pear, Jasmine, Patchouli. What differs: Pink Pepper, Peony, Rose.
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Parfums de Marly · 2013
Safanad
Shared notes: Pear, Orange Blossom, Iris, Vanilla. What differs: Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Amber.
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Givenchy · 2017
Gentleman
Shared notes: Pear, Iris, Orange Blossom, Patchouli. What differs: Lavender, Cardamom, Black Vanilla. Positioned as Masculine.
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Maison Margiela · 2013
Replica Lazy Sunday Morning
Shared notes: Pear, Orange Blossom, Iris, Patchouli. What differs: Aldehydes, Lily of the Valley, Rose. Positioned as Unisex.
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Tiziana Terenzi · 2015
Kirke
Shared notes: Pear, Black Currant, Patchouli, Vanilla. What differs: Passionfruit, Peach, Raspberry. Positioned as Unisex.
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Givenchy · 2018
L'Interdit
Shared notes: Pear, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Patchouli. What differs: Bergamot, White Flowers, Tuberose.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like La Vie Est Belle?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, La Nuit Trésor by Lancôme is the closest: it shares 4 notes with La Vie Est Belle, including Pear, Praline, Vanilla.
What is an alternative to La Vie Est Belle from another house?
Black Opium (Yves Saint Laurent, 2014) picks up Orange Blossom, Pear, Jasmine in a different interpretation.
Which other Lancôme perfume is similar to La Vie Est Belle?
At Lancôme, La Nuit Trésor (2015) is the closest, sharing Pear, Praline, Vanilla.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.