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Lancôme La Vie Est Belle opens with blackcurrant and pear and settles into praline, vanilla and patchouli. If you like it and want something in the same spirit, whether for variety, a different price or another season, these are the closest matches in our catalog.

None of them is a copy. Each one shares part of the character of La Vie Est Belle and takes it somewhere slightly different, which is what makes them worth trying.

How we picked. We compared every fragrance in our catalog with La Vie Est Belle by olfactory family, shared notes, style, best seasons and intensity, and kept the 6 closest. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.

  1. Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent
    1

    Yves Saint Laurent

    Black Opium

    $130 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand

    Black coffee, vanilla and white flowers: a shot of night-time adrenaline, sweet and addictive.

    Shares with La Vie Est Belle: Pear, Orange blossom, Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Pink pepper, Coffee, Vanilla, Patchouli
    Style:
    Seductive, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  2. J'adore by Dior
    2

    Dior

    J'adore

    $160 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    A golden, solar floral: jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang in a luminous, feminine and highly polished composition.

    Shares with La Vie Est Belle: Pear, Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Melon, Jasmine, Musk, Vanilla
    Style:
    Romantic, Elegant
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  3. Her by Burberry
    3

    Burberry

    Her

    $130 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand

    A burst of red berries over musk and amber. The spirit of London: sweet, cheerful and modern.

    Shares with La Vie Est Belle: Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Strawberry, Raspberry, Violet, Musk, Vanilla
    Style:
    Romantic, Urban, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  4. Trésor by Lancôme
    4

    Lancôme

    Trésor

    $125 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Rose, peach and powdery vanilla. A warm, romantic embrace: the great floral of the nineties.

    Shares with La Vie Est Belle: Iris, Jasmine, Vanilla.

    Key notes:
    Peach, Apricot, Rose, Vanilla, Sandalwood
    Style:
    Classic, Romantic, Cozy
    Longevity:
    Very long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  5. Mon Paris by Yves Saint Laurent
    5

    Yves Saint Laurent

    Mon Paris

    $130 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Chypre

    Red berries, peony and white patchouli. A dizzying love affair in Paris: sweet, fruity and passionate.

    Shares with La Vie Est Belle: Pear, Jasmine, Orange blossom, Patchouli.

    Key notes:
    Strawberry, Raspberry, Peony, Patchouli, Musk
    Style:
    Romantic, Seductive
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong
  6. L'Interdit by Givenchy
    6

    Givenchy

    L'Interdit

    $130 · 2.7 oz · EDP · Women · Floral

    Luminous white flowers against a dark base of patchouli and vetiver. The thrill of the forbidden.

    Shares with La Vie Est Belle: Pear, Orange blossom, Jasmine, Patchouli.

    Key notes:
    Pear, Bergamot, Tuberose, Patchouli, Vetiver
    Style:
    Seductive, Elegant, Mysterious
    Longevity:
    Long-lasting
    Projection:
    Strong

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Frequently asked questions

What does Lancôme La Vie Est Belle smell like?

Iris and praline in a crystal smile. A sweet, enveloping floral gourmand with a trail that leaves a mark.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Lancôme La Vie Est Belle?

La Vie Est Belle has a typical price of $140. The fragrances on this page range from $125 to $160, so check the price shown next to each one.

How do I know which one I will like?

Look at the notes each one shares with the original and at its style. If possible, try a sample or a tester before buying a full bottle, because a fragrance smells different on each person.

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