La Vie Est Belle
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Side by side
La Vie Est Belle vs. Rue la Boetie
La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| La Vie Est Belle | Rue la Boetie | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2012 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Rue la Boetie
Woody
Citrus
Powdery
Iris
Earthy
Musky
Aromatic
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlackcurrantPear
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
IrisJasminePeony
Base
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
White MuskVetiverWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| La Vie Est Belle | Rue la Boetie | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Rue la Boetie centers on powdery iris, a note that commands attention through subtlety rather than force. The composition balances softness with presence.Rue la Boetie
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| La Vie Est Belle | Rue la Boetie | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $17.49fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $111.99fragrancenet | — |
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