Reflection
Gulf OrchidEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Reflection vs. La Vie Est Belle
Is Reflection better than La Vie Est Belle?
La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
PatchouliVanillaJasmine
woodypowderyvanillawhite floralsweetpatchouliiris
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The essentials
What's different between Reflection and La Vie Est Belle?
| Reflection | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Reflection and La Vie Est Belle smell?
Reflection
Woody
Powdery
Vanilla
Citrus
Caramel
Rose
White Floral
Sweet
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Reflection and La Vie Est Belle share?
Top
BergamotRed FruitsRose
BlackcurrantPear
Heart
CaramelCedarwoodJasmineOrris Root
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
MuskPatchouliVanilla
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Reflection or La Vie Est Belle?
| Reflection | 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 Reflection and La Vie Est Belle?
Reflection presents what happens when restraint becomes the creative priority rather than an afterthought. The house could have pursued intensity, but chose instead something more considered.Reflection
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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