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Lancôme La Vie Est Belle vs Giorgio Armani Armani Code Satin
Armani Code Satin is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Black CurrantPear
Heart
IrisJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
PralineVanillaPatchouliTonka Bean
Accords
Sweet
100%
Vanilla
82%
Fruity
66%
Patchouli
58%
Woody
58%
White floral
55%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. La Vie Est Belle was launched in 2012. La Vie Est Belle was created by Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo. Top notes are Black Currant and Pear; middle notes are Iris, Jasmine and Orange Blossom; base notes are Praline, Vanilla, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. La Vie Est Belle is a new Lancome fragrance, available on the market from fall 2012. The concept of this fragrance is centered on the idea of natural and simple beauty, freedom from conventions and the choice of once own vision of happiness. The fragrance is a kind of outlook on life, inspired by joy and pleasure in small things.This gourmand yet elegant composition is developed by perfumers Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo. The final formula is the result achieved after three years of probation and 5000 versions. Iris is the key ingredient of the perfume, surrounded by orange blossoms and jasmine in the heart. The composition’s opening provides fruity flavors of black currant and pear, while the base is warm, gourmand and powdery due to almond-like accords of tonka bean, praline, patchouli and vanilla.The flacon is a redesigned version of the classic Lancome bottle from 1949. Actress Julia Roberts is the face of the campaign, shot by director Tarsem Singh.It is available in EDP concentration.
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Notes
Top
GingerSorbetPear
Heart
Orange BlossomNeroliJasmine
Base
VanillaCacaoPralinePatchouli
Accords
Sweet
100%
White floral
81%
Vanilla
72%
Cacao
68%
Warm spicy
61%
Citrus
56%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Armani Code Satin by Giorgio Armani is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women. Armani Code Satin was launched in 2015. Armani Code Satin was created by Claire Liégent and Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Ginger, Sorbet and Pear; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Neroli and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Cacao, Praline and Patchouli. Armani Code Satin comes out in August 2015 as a new, playful version of the Armani Code Pour Femme fragrance from 2006. The new flanker allegedly reflects a seductive woman of extraordinary personality, provocative charm and energy.The scent is a floral oriental gourmand. It opens with sparkling notes of ginger and pear sorbet. Neroli essence illuminates the heart of the entire composition, combined with about orange blossom absolute and Arabian jasmine. The base is intense and sweet: it features patchouli, cocoa, praline and vanilla.The bottle is decorated with deep pink shades. The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 70 ml Eau de Parfum.
Notes in Common
46% sharedShared (6)
PearJasmineOrange BlossomPralineVanillaPatchouli
Only in La Vie Est Belle
Black CurrantIrisTonka Bean
Only in Armani Code Satin
GingerSorbetNeroliCacao
Rating
3.64vs4.14
Ratings
35,981vs1,645
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2012vs2015
Which should I buy?
Armani Code Satin is the community's favourite of the two.
- Armani Code Satin is rated higher by the community: 4.14 from 1,645 ratings, against 3.64 from 35,981.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for La Vie Est Belle versus "moderate" for Armani Code Satin.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy Armani Code Satin if you want the higher-rated option; pick La Vie Est Belle if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.