Lancome La Vie Est Belle is the sweet iris-and-praline scent that has been a UK favourite for a decade. If you want the closest, strongest La Vie Est Belle-inspired scent without the designer price, here is our pick.
Our pick: Aromara Pure Bliss. A 35% Extrait, the highest disclosed concentration in the UK, on the same iris, praline and vanilla signature. £35 for 50ml (from £4.99), 7+ hours guaranteed, 60-day money-back.
La Vie Est Belle vs Aromara Pure Bliss
| Lancome La Vie Est Belle | Aromara Pure Bliss | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | around £195 | £35 for 50ml, from £4.99 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | 35% Extrait |
| Top notes | Blackcurrant, Pear | Blackcurrant, Pear |
| Heart | Iris, Jasmine, Orange Blossom | Iris, Jasmine, Orange Blossom |
| Base | Praline, Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean | Praline, Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean |
| Longevity | all day | 7+ hours, guaranteed |
| Guarantee | none | 60-day money-back |
Why Pure Bliss is a strong La Vie Est Belle dupe
- 35% Extrait, the highest disclosed concentration in the UK, so the praline-vanilla sweetness lasts.
- Same iris, praline and vanilla signature.
- £35 instead of around £195.
- 7+ hours guaranteed, with a 60-day money-back guarantee.
- Test it first with a 5ml sampler from £4.99.
The notes in full
- Top: Blackcurrant, Pear
- Heart: Iris, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
- Base: Praline, Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean
Is it identical to La Vie Est Belle?
No dupe is a molecule-for-molecule copy. Pure Bliss matches the iris-praline-vanilla signature at 35% Extrait, the strongest concentration category. If you can tell it from the original, you have 60 days to get your money back.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best La Vie Est Belle dupe in the UK?
Aromara Pure Bliss is our pick. It is a 35% Extrait built on the iris, praline and vanilla signature, £35 versus around £195, with a 60-day money-back guarantee.
How much is the Aromara La Vie Est Belle dupe?
£35 for a 50ml bottle, or £4.99 for a 5ml sampler.
How long does it last?
7+ hours, guaranteed, or your money back.
Does it smell like La Vie Est Belle?
It matches the iris, praline and vanilla signature of the original, built at 35% Extrait.
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