La Vie Est Belle
LancomeEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
La Vie Est Belle vs. Pure Lust
Is La Vie Est Belle better than Pure Lust?
La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
Why this score
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 Pure Lust?
| La Vie Est Belle | Pure Lust | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2012 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo | — |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do La Vie Est Belle and Pure Lust smell?
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Pure Lust
Floral
Green
Citrus
Soft Musk
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do La Vie Est Belle and Pure Lust share?
Top
BlackcurrantPear
—Heart
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
—Base
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
—Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, La Vie Est Belle or Pure Lust?
| La Vie Est Belle | Pure Lust | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about La Vie Est Belle and Pure Lust?
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 a linear, honest floral. It will not surprise you or evolve over time. Spray it and expect a clean, consistent garden note that fades gently. Perfect for those who want pleasant without.Pure Lust
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