Creed Virgin Island Water vs Lancome La Vie Est Belle Soleil Crystal

Lancome La Vie Est Belle Soleil Crystal has most of Creed Virgin Island Water's accords, but not at the same strength, so it reads as a near match rather than a copy.

They share 7 of Creed Virgin Island Water's 9 main accords: citrus, sweet, coconut and gourmand.

Lancome La Vie Est Belle Soleil Crystal costs about 41% of the price, around €100 against €246.

Lancome La Vie Est Belle Soleil Crystal lasts longer and projects further.

What you give up: lime, white bergamot and sicilian mandarin, which Lancome La Vie Est Belle Soleil Crystal does not list.