Fragrance comparison

Fashionably London Elixir vs La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Oct 2026 400 ratings analysed

6 wins

Fashionably London Elixir

Zara

4.36223 votes

Rank #1,886 RoseFloral

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67%scent match

Closely related

La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness

Lancôme

3.98177 votes

Rank #8,671 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fashionably London Elixir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Fashionably London Elixir6/7

La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness1/7

Ratings & consensus: Fashionably London Elixir
Community sentiment: Fashionably London Elixir
Longevity: Fashionably London Elixir
Sillage & projection: Fashionably London Elixir
Value for money: Fashionably London Elixir
Versatility: La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fashionably London Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Fashionably London ElixirZara

La Vie Est Belle Flowers of HappinessLancôme

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

39%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFashionably London Elixir

SillageFashionably London Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value38

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral86%

musky72%

powdery58%

fresh44%

citrus30%

floral100%

fresh92%

rose84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both floral, rose and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RosePeony

Base

Musk

Top

PearCitrusesBergamot

Heart

PeonyRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Peony and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLa Vie Est Belle Flowers of HappinessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

Men1

Unisex2

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,886

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#8,671

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, Domitille Michalon Bertier, Fanny Bal

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerFashionably London ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Fashionably London Elixir opens with a crisp splash of bergamot that quickly gives way to dense, velvety red rose and dewy peony petals. Created in collaboration with Jo Malone, this concentration thickens the breezy profile of the original eau de parfum by grounding the floral heart in deep red musk and dry wood…

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A lighter, fresher take on La Vie Est Belle, this version opens with pear and bright citrus before settling into peony, rose, and a soft musky base. It smells airy, floral, and easy to wear rather than rich or dessert-like. If the original feels too sweet or heavy, this flanker may suit you better. It tends to fit spr…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fashionably London Elixir or La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness?

Fashionably London Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Fashionably London Elixir is rated 4.36/5 from 223 votes; La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness is rated 3.98/5 from 177 votes. Choose Fashionably London Elixir for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness for a floral and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fashionably London Elixir or La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness?

Fashionably London Elixir lasts longest (Fashionably London Elixir 79/100, La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fashionably London Elixir or La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness?

Fashionably London Elixir projects furthest (Fashionably London Elixir 72/100, La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fashionably London Elixir and La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Peony and Musk.

Is Fashionably London Elixir or La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness is the stronger pick. For winter, Fashionably London Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fashionably London Elixir and La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness?

Fashionably London Elixir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Peony, a base of Musk. La Vie Est Belle Flowers of Happiness has top notes of Pear, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.