There are many popular fragrances that people fall in love with and start looking for alternatives, dupes or clones of that fragrance. One such popular fragrance is Lancome’s La Vie est Belle.
It is a dreamy, sweet, and floral scent, and I have had many ladies come up to me and ask for dupes of this fragrance.
So, I decided to jot down my top picks for perfumes that smell similar to La Vie est Belle for you, in case you cannot find this fragrance near you or want something cheaper or a little different.
So, read till the end to find the best alternative for yourself.
What Does La Vie est Belle Smell Like?
Released in 2012, La Vie est Belle is a floral and fruity gourmand fragrance by Lancome. It was curated by Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo.
The name of the perfume is french, and it translates to “life is beautiful.” The scent of this perfume is perhaps as beautiful as the meaning of the name itself.
It is a sophisticated and layered fragrance, excellent for daytime wear because while it is floral, the floral isn’t overwhelming.
The opening of the composition features fruity scents such as black currant and pear, while the base features almond-like accords from tonka bean, praline, patchouli, and vanilla.
The base is warm, gourmand, and powdery as a result.
Iris is the primary component of the fragrance, with orange blooms and jasmine flowers forming the core of the composition as the middle notes.
What Perfumes Smell Like La Vie est Belle?
Given that La Vie Est Belle is an opulent flowery fragrance that is unabashedly feminine, it is understandable why so many people are desperate to discover a perfume that is close to Lancôme’s classic original.
I have created the most complete list of scents that are comparable to Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle after searching the beauty aisles and testing my nose.
Here are the best fragrances that are similar to La Vie est Belle:
Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf
Top Notes: Tea, Bergamot and Osmanthus
Middle Notes: Orchid, Jasmine, Rose, Freesia and African Orange flower
Base Notes: Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla
This popular fragrance by Viktor & Rolf launched before La Vie est Belle back in 2005. However, they are often compared due to their similarities in notes and essence.
Flowerbomb was created by Olivier Polge, Carlos Benaim, Domitille Michalon Bertier and Dominique Ropion, and it is much earthier and spicier than La Vie est Belle.
The floral touch is stronger in Flowerbomb, along with patchouli – while it lacks the eccentric touch of Black Currant.
Nonetheless, if you want something similar to La Vie est Belle with a spicy twist, you can go for this one as it is quite long-lasting and has decent projection.
When To Wear
It is perfect for nighttime wear as well as daytime, it can be used as an everyday scent.
Why Should You Buy
- Smells similar to La Vie est Belle.
- Long-lasting.
- A rich, bold and feminine scent.
Royal Marina Diamond by Princesse Marina de Bourbon
Top Notes: Acai berry and Grapefruit
Middle Notes: Tonka Bean, Iris and Jasmine Sambac
Base Notes: Vanilla, Copahu Balm and Musk
Royal Marina Diamond by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is an amber fragrance for women launched in 2013.
It was created by Raphael Haury and has an alluring, luxurious scent.
The fruity, floral, sweet and vanilla resemblance between this fragrance and La Vie est Belle is very noticeable. However, this one is much brighter and powdery.
So, if you want a lively, more floral dupe for La Vie est Belle, you should try this one out.
When To Wear
Why Should You Buy
- Similar fragrance to La Vie est Belle.
- It is cheaper than La Vie est Belle.
- It is a beautiful, floral feminine scent.
Red Vanilla by Zara
Launched in 2015, Red Vanilla by Zara is an excellent dupe for La Vie est Belle. It is super affordable and has a fragrance that’s very similar to Lancome’s one.
Cassis, iris, and vanilla are prominent in the first notes of Red Vanilla. Compared to La Vie Est Belle, it has a seductive aroma with a gentler gourmand flavor.
The scent itself doesn’t have much depth, along with somewhat weak longevity. But it is a great option for you if you want a cheap but great-smelling dupe for La Vie est Belle.
When To Wear
Why Should You Buy
- Similar fragrance to La Vie est Belle.
- Super affordable.
- It can be used as an everyday scent.
Mauboussin Elixir Pour Elle by Mauboussin
Top Notes: Orange, Pink Pepper and Black Currant
Middle Notes: iris, Jasmine and Rose
Base Notes: Praline, Vanille and Agarwood (Oud)
Mauboussin Elixir Pour Elle by Mauboussin is an elegant fragrance released in 2015 and created by Karine Dubreuil-Sereni.
Despite the differences in some of the notes, this fragrance has a similar scent to La Vie est Belle.
However, there is a unique feature of this perfume: Oud. The oud or agarwood note gives it a Middle Eastern twist!
The sweet, spicy and citrus top notes blend beautifully with the floral jasmine and rose, and all of them are grounded by the oud, praline and vanilla. Overall, this perfume has excellent longevity and a beautiful scent.
So if you want a similar amber fragrance with a middle eastern twist, you can try Mauboussin Elixir Pour Elle out!
When To Wear
Mauboussin can be worn throughout the year, during both daytime and nighttime.
Why Should You Buy
- Similar scent to La Vie est Belle.
- Lower price than La Vie est Belle.
- Excellent longevity and performance.
- Rich and beautiful scent.
Love by Sofia Vergara
Top Notes: Passionfruit, Orange Blossom, Green Apple and Mandarin Orange
Middle Notes: Columbian Coffee, Orchid, Coffee blossom, Orris and Magnolia
Base Notes: Praline, Vanilla, Amberwood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Love by Sofia Vergara was released in 2015 and created by Yves Cassar and Pascal Gaurin.
While the notes in this perfume are a unique mix compared to the other fragrances on the list, it is still quite similar to La Vie est Belle.
It’s much less spicy and earthy. However, it is very sweet and pleasantly floral without being overwhelming.
The green apple, orange, and passionfruit give it a fabulously fruity sweetness, combined with florals and base notes of praline, vanilla, amberwood, and musk, making it a great candy-like scent.
If you want a sweet alternative to La Vie est Belle, try this one out.
When To Wear
However, the longevity is not that great, so you may have to keep reapplying the fragrance.
Why Should You Buy
- Similar scent to La Vie est Belle.
- Affordable price.
- Sweet, warm, and fruity scent.
Her Secret Temptation by Antonio Banderas
Top Notes: Pink Pepper and Neroli
Middle Notes: Rose, iris and Jasmine
Base Notes: Sugar Cane, Patchouli, Amber and Musk
Her Secret Temptation by Antonio Banderas is an amber, floral scent for women, released in 2017. It is a fresh, oriental fragrance with a delicious floral and spicy aroma.
As it dries down, the floral notes intensify. It is a great, affordable alternative to La Vie est Belle. It lacks fruitiness, but the florals give it a vibe similar to Lancome’s.
It has average longevity and sillage but provides good value for the price.
Her Secret Temptation is a great option if you want a spicy, floral alternative to La Vie est Belle.
When To Wear
Why Should You Buy
- Similar scent to La Vie est Belle.
- Affordable price.
- A fresh, floral, feminine scent.
La Petite Fleur Blanche by Paris Elysees
Top Notes: Peach and Bergamot
Middle Notes: Iris, Red Fruits, Jasmine and Orange Blossom
Base Notes: Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and White Musk
La Petite Fleur Blanche by Paris Elysees was launched in 2015 and has a pleasant, fruity, floral and amber scent.
This scent is a genuine La Vie Est Belle clone because of the amber and floral-heavy notes. Caramel and vanilla base notes add a delightful and essential gourmand component to the scent.
Although the two scents’ caramel notes may not be complementary, it isn’t overly overpowering. The perfume lasts for a good 8 hours or so.
It is an excellent alternative to La Vie est Belle, but be careful not to over-spray because the rich notes could make it a little overwhelming.
When To Wear
Why Should You Buy
- Similar scent to La Vie est Belle.
- Much cheaper in price.
- Rich and long-lasting scent.
Conclusion
Lancome’s La Vie est Belle is a wonderful feminine fragrance; many perfumes smell like this fruity, floral scent.
To make the perfume hunt easy for you, I have mentioned the top 7 fragrances that smell like La Vie est Belle. Most of the fragrances mentioned in this list are more affordable alternatives to La Vie est Belle, some with their own unique twists.
I hope you will find the right alternative to La Vie est Belle for yourself on this list. Write down in the comments which one you decide to go for!
If there are any perfume alternatives you are looking for, let me know so that I can make it easier for you.
