Sama
Al Haramain PerfumesEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Sama vs. La Vie Est Belle
Is Sama better than La Vie Est Belle?
La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
powderyiriswhite floral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Sama and La Vie Est Belle?
| Sama | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Sama and La Vie Est Belle smell?
Sama
Powdery
Violet
Rose
Floral
Fresh
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Aromatic
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sama and La Vie Est Belle share?
Top
RoseGeranium
BlackcurrantPear
Heart
VioletLily of the ValleyOrris Root
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
MuskSandalwood
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Sama or La Vie Est Belle?
| Sama | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sama and La Vie Est Belle?
Sama leans into sweetness, but the geranium keeps it honest. This is powdery florals done with restraint, not a statement, but a mood. The composition balances its floral heart with a warm base.Sama
This is the scent you wear when you want to smell approachable yet put-tog ether. It's sweet without being immature, floral without being stuffy, and the patchouli in the drydown gives it just enough.La Vie Est Belle
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