La Vie Est Belle
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Side by side
La Vie Est Belle vs. Empress
La Vie Est Belle rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| La Vie Est Belle | Empress | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2012 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo | Ruth Mastenbrœk |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Empress
Sweet
Woody
Patchouli
Fruity
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Rose
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlackcurrantPear
Wild Strawberry
Heart
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
RosePeony
Base
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
PatchouliToffeePopcorn
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| La Vie Est Belle | Empress | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 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
This is the fragrance for someone who's tired of playing it safe but doesn't want to announce themselves either. The popcorn-toffee base sounds like a gimmick, it isn't.Empress
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| La Vie Est Belle | Empress | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $17.49fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $111.99fragrancenet | — |
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