Sensual Velvet
EudoraEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Sensual Velvet vs. La Vie Est Belle
Is Sensual Velvet better than La Vie Est Belle?
La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
IrisBlackcurrantVanillaJasminePatchouli
powderyvanillasweetiris
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The essentials
What's different between Sensual Velvet and La Vie Est Belle?
| Sensual Velvet | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Sensual Velvet and La Vie Est Belle smell?
Sensual Velvet
Amber
Powdery
Musky
Vanilla
Sweet
Animalic
Iris
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sensual Velvet and La Vie Est Belle share?
Top
BlackcurrantBergamotRosewood
BlackcurrantPear
Heart
IrisMilkJasmineHeliotrope
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
AmberMuskVanillaSugarPatchouli
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Sensual Velvet or La Vie Est Belle?
| Sensual Velvet | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Sensual Velvet and La Vie Est Belle?
Not the Brazilian you expected. Powdery iris cuts through milk and vanilla, warm, sweet, unapologetic. The sugar divides opinion, but amber keeps it grounded. For evenings that matter.Sensual Velvet
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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