La Vie Est Belle
LancomeEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
La Vie Est Belle vs. Truly Cherish
Is La Vie Est Belle better than Truly Cherish?
La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
JasminePatchouliOrange BlossomVanilla
sweetvanillapatchouliwoodypowderywhite floral
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 La Vie Est Belle and Truly Cherish?
| La Vie Est Belle | Truly Cherish | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2012 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do La Vie Est Belle and Truly Cherish smell?
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Truly Cherish
White Floral
Vanilla
Sweet
Caramel
Floral
Patchouli
Powdery
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do La Vie Est Belle and Truly Cherish share?
Top
BlackcurrantPear
ApricotOrange Blossom
Heart
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
FreesiaJasmineRose
Base
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
VanillaCaramelPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, La Vie Est Belle or Truly Cherish?
| La Vie Est Belle | Truly Cherish | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about La Vie Est Belle and Truly Cherish?
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
This is the fragrance that gets described as 'my signature', not because it's memorable in a bold way, but because it smells like a version of yourself you want to keep.Truly Cherish
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