Gold Sugar
AquolinaEau de Toilette2013
Side by side
Gold Sugar vs. La Vie Est Belle
La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Gold Sugar | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Shyamala Maisondieu | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Gold Sugar
Sweet
Lactonic
Citrus
Vanilla
Coconut
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin OrangeNeroli
BlackcurrantPear
Heart
Crème BrûléeCoconutOrange Blossom
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
Whipped CreamSandalwoodMusk
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Gold Sugar | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Gold Sugar leans fully into sweetness without apology. Here's the thing, the lactonic richness (that milky-creamy note from the crème brûlée) gives it body beyond just sugar.Gold Sugar
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
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Gold Sugar | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $17.49fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $111.99fragrancenet |
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