La Vie Est Belle
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Side by side
La Vie Est Belle vs. Instincts
La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| La Vie Est Belle | Instincts | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo | — |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Instincts
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Vanilla
Amber
White Floral
Woody
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlackcurrantPear
Black PepperFreesia
Heart
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
HeliotropeJasmineHibiscusRose
Base
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
CedarwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| La Vie Est Belle | Instincts | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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
This is the powdery floral you'll either love or find too familiar. Heliotrope makes it soft, almost vintage, but the black pepper keeps it from drifting into nostalgic territory.Instincts
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| La Vie Est Belle | Instincts | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $17.49fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $111.99fragrancenet | — |
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