Rue la Boetie
Molyneux2014
Side by side
Rue la Boetie vs. La Vie Est Belle
La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Rue la Boetie | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Rue la Boetie
Woody
Citrus
Powdery
Iris
Earthy
Musky
Aromatic
Floral
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotMandarin Orange
BlackcurrantPear
Heart
IrisJasminePeony
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
White MuskVetiverWoody Notes
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Rue la Boetie | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Rue la Boetie centers on powdery iris, a note that commands attention through subtlety rather than force. The composition balances softness with presence.Rue la Boetie
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
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Rue la Boetie | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $17.49fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $111.99fragrancenet |
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