St. Valentine
DSH Perfumes2002
Side by side
St. Valentine vs. La Vie Est Belle
Is St. Valentine better than La Vie Est Belle?
La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Vanilla Absolute
sweetpowderywarm spicyvanilla
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 St. Valentine and La Vie Est Belle?
| St. Valentine | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2002 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dawn Spencer Hurwitz | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do St. Valentine and La Vie Est Belle smell?
St. Valentine
Sweet
Violet
Powdery
Chocolate
Rose
Floral
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do St. Valentine and La Vie Est Belle share?
Top
BergamotCandied violetNutmeg
BlackcurrantPear
Heart
Bulgarian Rose AbsoluteRaspberryRosa centifolia absolute
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
AmberBourbon VanillaDark ChocolateFrench VanillaVanilla Absolute
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, St. Valentine or La Vie Est Belle?
| St. Valentine | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about St. Valentine and La Vie Est Belle?
St. Valentine feels romantic without resorting to sugar. The amber and vanilla give it weight, while the dark chocolate adds unexpected richness. It is sophisticated, warm, and well-suited to someone.St. Valentine
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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