La Vie Est Belle
LancomeEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
La Vie Est Belle vs. Embrace Marigold and Gardenia
Embrace Marigold and Gardenia rates higher with the community, while La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| La Vie Est Belle | Embrace Marigold and Gardenia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2012 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo | Natasha Côté |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Embrace Marigold and Gardenia
White Floral
Sweet
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
Ozonic
Warm Spicy
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlackcurrantPear
MelonMango
Heart
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
MarigoldGardeniaOrange Blossom
Base
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
CardamomMuskSandalwoodCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| La Vie Est Belle | Embrace Marigold and Gardenia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| 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
Most tropical florals go saccharine and don't look back. This one doesn't. The melon and mango open bright, then marigold and gardenia arrive warm without overwhelming.Embrace Marigold and Gardenia
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| La Vie Est Belle | Embrace Marigold and Gardenia | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $17.49fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $111.99fragrancenet | — |
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