Elysée vs Oui La Vie est Belle
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oui La Vie est Belle takes 5 of 7 categories.
ElyséeChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oui La Vie est BelleChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Elysée1/7
Oui La Vie est Belle5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elysée
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Oui La Vie est Belle
- Sillage & projection
- Oui La Vie est Belle
- Value for money
- Oui La Vie est Belle
- Versatility
- Oui La Vie est Belle
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oui La Vie est Belle
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElyséeO BoticárioOui La Vie est BelleLancômeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.76/ 5 · 1,092 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 815 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerElyséeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
29%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
1,092 votes
33%Love
40%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
691 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOui La Vie est Belle
SillageOui La Vie est Belle
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOui La Vie est BelleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
rose84%
powdery77%
musky69%
warm spicy61%
sweet100%
rose92%
fruity84%
iris77%
patchouli69%
woody61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both rose and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple
Heart
RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberTexas CedarIrisBenzoinTonka Bean
Top
RaspberryPink PepperBergamot
Heart
RoseYlang-Ylang
Base
Sweet NotesIrisPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Raspberry, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall95
Winter76
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOui La Vie est BelleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,868
PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier
Launched1997
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,722
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews120
Category winnerOui La Vie est BelleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElysée by O Boticário greets the senses with a rich blend of juicy dark plum, sweet peach nectar, and powdery violet petals. At its heart, velvety Moroccan rose and rich peony unfold to create a full-bodied floral bouquet that feels smooth and comforting. The scent gradually rests on a warm base of golden amber, cream…
Reviews →Oui La Vie est Belle keeps the La Vie Est Belle idea, but makes it brighter, fruitier, and easier to wear for many people. Raspberry, rose, iris, and patchouli give it a sweet floral-gourmand feel with a slightly tart edge that stops it from becoming too heavy. It tends to suit shoppers who want a feminine, playful fl…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Elysée or Oui La Vie est Belle?
Oui La Vie est Belle takes 5 of 7 categories. Elysée is rated 4.76/5 from 1,092 votes; Oui La Vie est Belle is rated 3.78/5 from 815 votes. Choose Elysée for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oui La Vie est Belle for a sweet and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Elysée or Oui La Vie est Belle?
They last about the same: Oui La Vie est Belle 74/100, Elysée 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Elysée or Oui La Vie est Belle?
Projection is very close: Oui La Vie est Belle 64/100, Elysée 63/100 for sillage.
Do Elysée and Oui La Vie est Belle smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Elysée or Oui La Vie est Belle better for summer or winter?
For summer, Oui La Vie est Belle is the stronger pick. For winter, Elysée is the stronger pick. Elysée suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elysée and Oui La Vie est Belle?
Elysée has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber. Oui La Vie est Belle has top notes of Raspberry, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sweet Notes, Iris and Patchouli.
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