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    La Vie Est Belle vs. Samouraï Woman Very Viva

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    La Vie Est Belle rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: La Vie Est Belle vs. Samouraï Woman Very Viva
    La Vie Est BelleSamouraï Woman Very Viva
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20122017
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerOlivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne FlipoThomas Fontaine
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    La Vie Est Belle

    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Fruity
    Patchouli
    Powdery
    Woody
    White Floral
    Iris

    Samouraï Woman Very Viva

    Citrus
    White Floral
    Woody
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantBlack CurrantPear
    Mandarin OrangePineapple
    Heart
    IrisJasmineNeroliOrange Blossom
    Lily of the ValleyJasmine
    Base
    PralineVanillaPatchouliTonka Bean
    Woody NotesPeachTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: La Vie Est Belle vs. Samouraï Woman Very Viva
    La Vie Est BelleSamouraï Woman Very Viva
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances ask you to grow into them. La Vie Est Belle doesn't. It arrives confident, commits fully, and outlasts a full workday without asking permission. That's not for everyone.La Vie Est Belle
    This is for someone who wants a fragrance that feels cheerful without being aggressive. The tropical uplift up front is balanced by soft florals and a creamy, sweet drydown that keeps things grounded.Samouraï Woman Very Viva

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: La Vie Est Belle vs. Samouraï Woman Very Viva
    La Vie Est BelleSamouraï Woman Very Viva
    1 oz$64.95fragranceshop
    1.7 oz$132.00ecosmetics
    2.5 oz$77.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$100.95fragranceshop

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