Worth trying · layering combo

La Vie Est Belle EDP + Bal d'Afrique

Vanilla and woody are a classic pairing. Bal d'Afrique brightens La Vie Est Belle EDP and makes it easier to wear in daytime. Bal d'Afrique cuts the sweetness of La Vie Est Belle EDP. For everyday wear: 1 spray of La Vie Est Belle EDP on chest first, then 3 sprays of Bal d'Afrique (2 on clothes, 1 on neck).

Worth trying Note-matched 66/100
1
Lancômegoes on first

La Vie Est Belle EDP

2
Byredoon top

Bal d'Afrique

Brightens La Vie Est Belle EDP
Spray plan
  1. La Vie Est Belle EDP first
    1 spray · chest
  2. Bal d'Afrique then
    3 sprays · clothes ×2, neck
4 sprays in total for everyday
Day to evening Spring
  • Vanilla and woody are a classic pairing
  • Bal d'Afrique brightens La Vie Est Belle EDP and makes it easier to wear in daytime

La Vie Est Belle EDP is much stronger: 1 spray, and let Bal d'Afrique lead

Citrus over vanilla: experts disagree, so test on a small patch first

Why this score
  • Starting score 62
  • Accord fit +0.4
  • Brightens +2.7
  • Sweet balanced +1
  • Patch test first: capped at Worth trying -0.1
  • Score66
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