18 Orchid
Perry EllisEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
18 Orchid vs. La Vie Est Belle
Is 18 Orchid better than La Vie Est Belle?
La Vie Est Belle wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Tonka BeanVanilla
fruitysweetvanillapatchouliwhite floralwoodywarm spicy
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 18 Orchid and La Vie Est Belle?
| 18 Orchid | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do 18 Orchid and La Vie Est Belle smell?
18 Orchid
Fruity
Sweet
Amber
Vanilla
Patchouli
Tropical
White Floral
Woody
La Vie Est Belle
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
White Floral
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 18 Orchid and La Vie Est Belle share?
Top
DewberryPassion FruitBergamot
BlackcurrantPear
Heart
AmberNight Blooming Jasmine
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
Tonka BeanPatchouli LeafVanilla
PralinePatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Passion Fruit
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanVanilla
Tonka BeanVanilla
Fruity Notes
Dewberry
BlackcurrantPear
Where they fit
When and where do 18 Orchid and La Vie Est Belle work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, 18 Orchid or La Vie Est Belle?
| 18 Orchid | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 18 Orchid and La Vie Est Belle?
18 Orchid makes its presence known in close quarters. The fragrance doesn't project aggressively across a room. Instead, it creates a subtle aura that reveals itself when someone leans in.18 Orchid
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
Where to buy 18 Orchid and La Vie Est Belle
| 18 Orchid | La Vie Est Belle | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $70.95fragranceshop |
| 1.7 oz | — | $70.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $149.00ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $82.95fragranceshop |
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