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La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire vs Musc Oli

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

Updated 1,265 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire

    Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Musc Oli

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire6/7
Musc Oli1/7
Ratings & consensus
La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire
Community sentiment
La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire
Longevity
La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection
La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire
Value for money
La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire
Versatility
Musc Oli
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
La Vie Est Belle Rose ExtraordinaireLancôme
Musc OliCaron
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 1,118 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
Category winnerLa Vie Est Belle Rose ExtraordinaireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

960 votes

35%Love
39%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
6%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerLa Vie Est Belle Rose ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityLa Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire

SillageLa Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value40
Category winnerLa Vie Est Belle Rose ExtraordinaireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
citrus92%
woody84%
musky77%
powdery69%
iris61%
woody100%
amber86%
musky72%
lactonic58%
rose44%
powdery30%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, musky and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotOrangeStems Greens
Heart
Damask RoseRoseRose WaterIris
Base
AmbroxanMuskWoody NotesSandalwoodMoss
Top15-30 mins
Damask Rose
Heart2-4 hrs
JavanolCashmeran
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbroxanMuscenone
InformationalShared notesRose and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Musc Oli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter70
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer53
Fall87
Winter79
Day100
Night45
Category winnerMusc OliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex2
Women97
Men5
Unisex59
Women35
Work 37%Casual 33%Date 21%Party 8%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,448

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews184

Overall rank#14,658

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerLa Vie Est Belle Rose ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A sweet rose fragrance with a fresh-cut opening, La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire starts on bergamot, orange, and green stems before settling into rose water, iris, and soft woods. It reads more syrupy and plush than airy. This suits shoppers who want a feminine rose with noticeable sweetness and a polished design…

Reviews →

Musc Oli is not your typical vintage Caron perfume. It avoids heavy powdery heritage blends entirely. Built by perfumer Jean Jacques, this modern creation relies on potent synthetic molecules to deliver a warm, milky cedar aura that wraps around you like washed linen. A sheer drop of Damask rose lifts the opening befo…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire or Musc Oli?

La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire takes 6 of 7 categories. La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire is rated 3.92/5 from 1,118 votes; Musc Oli is rated 3.86/5 from 147 votes. Choose La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Musc Oli for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire or Musc Oli?

La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire lasts longest (La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire 71/100, Musc Oli 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire or Musc Oli?

La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire projects furthest (La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire 61/100, Musc Oli 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire and Musc Oli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and rose accords. Common notes include Rose and Ambroxan.

Is La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire or Musc Oli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musc Oli is the stronger pick. For winter, Musc Oli is the stronger pick. Musc Oli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire and Musc Oli?

La Vie Est Belle Rose Extraordinaire has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Stems Greens, heart notes of Damask Rose, Rose, Rose Water and Iris, a base of Ambroxan, Musk, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. Musc Oli has top notes of Damask Rose, heart notes of Javanol and Cashmeran, a base of Ambroxan and Muscenone.

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