Head to head
Lancôme La Vie Est Belle and Giorgio Armani Sì are often compared by people choosing between the two. La Vie Est Belle is a gourmand fragrance and Sì a chypre one, and they share blackcurrant, vanilla and patchouli. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
La Vie Est Belle stands apart with pear, iris and jasmine, while Sì brings rose, freesia and ambroxan. La Vie Est Belle lasts longer (very long-lasting against long-lasting), and it also projects more (enormous against strong). La Vie Est Belle is the cheaper one: about $140 against $145 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| La Vie Est BelleLancôme | SìGiorgio Armani | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $140 · 3.4 oz | $145 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2013 |
| Family | Gourmand, Floral | Chypre, Gourmand |
| Top notes | Blackcurrant, Pear | Blackcurrant |
| Heart notes | Iris, Jasmine, Orange blossom | Rose, Freesia |
| Base notes | Praline, Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka bean | Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan, Woody notes |
| Longevity | Very long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Enormous | Strong |
| Best seasons | Fall, Winter | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Occasions | Everyday, Date | Office, Date, Formal event |
| Style | Romantic, Cozy | Elegant, Seductive |
Lancôme
$140 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Gourmand
Iris and praline in a crystal smile. A sweet, enveloping floral gourmand with a trail that leaves a mark.
Choose La Vie Est Belle if you want longer wear, stronger projection and a more romantic and cozy character.
Giorgio Armani
$145 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Chypre
Blackcurrant nectar, rose and vanilla over a modern chypre. Elegant, intense and full of character.
Choose Sì if you want a quieter scent that stays close to the skin, a fragrance that covers more occasions and a more elegant and seductive character.
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Take the quizLa Vie Est Belle lasts longer (very long-lasting against long-lasting), and it also projects more (enormous against strong). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
La Vie Est Belle is the cheaper one: about $140 against $145 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share blackcurrant, vanilla and patchouli. They are related in style but clearly different once you smell them side by side.
For spring and summer they are about equally suited. For fall and winter they are about equally suited. La Vie Est Belle is at its best in fall and winter, and Sì in spring, fall and winter.
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