La Vie Est Belle
LancomeEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
La Vie Est Belle vs. Classic Oud
Is La Vie Est Belle better than Classic Oud?
La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
PearPatchouliOrange Blossom
sweetfruitypatchouliwoodywhite floralwarm spicy
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The essentials
What's different between La Vie Est Belle and Classic Oud?
| La Vie Est Belle | Classic Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do La Vie Est Belle and Classic Oud smell?
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Classic Oud
Fruity
Rose
Sweet
Oud
Patchouli
Amber
White Floral
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do La Vie Est Belle and Classic Oud share?
Top
BlackcurrantPear
RaspberryPear
Heart
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
RoseOrange Blossom
Base
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
OudPatchouliAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, La Vie Est Belle or Classic Oud?
| La Vie Est Belle | Classic Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about La Vie Est Belle and Classic Oud?
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
Some oud fragrances feel distant until the drydown. With this one, the sweetness introduces the experience, followed by smoky undertones that develop as the fragrance settles.Classic Oud
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