Question 1

What's the difference between C'est La Vie and Amarige?

Accepted Answer

C'est La Vie is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Christian Lacroix (1990) dominated by Floral accords. Amarige is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Givenchy (1991) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 6 accords: Floral, White Floral, Fruity, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, C'est La Vie or Amarige?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, C'est La Vie scores 4.09/5 vs Amarige at 3.91/5. Amarige's standout strength: Beautiful floral composition on paper and in the bottle. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do C'est La Vie and Amarige smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Amarige: Amarige is a divisive fragrance with significant skin chemistry variation—some find it a gorgeous creamy floral while others experience a complete transformation into an unpleasant animalic scent.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, C'est La Vie or Amarige?

Accepted Answer

Amarige: Powerful projection and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits C'est La Vie vs Amarige?

Accepted Answer

C'est La Vie scores highest for fall wear; Amarige scores highest for fall wear. C'est La Vie leans evening, Amarige leans daytime.

C'est La Vie vs Amarige

Comparison Summary

Unique to Amarige (26)

Shared Accords (6)

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Attribute	C'est La Vie	Amarige
Brand	Christian Lacroix	Givenchy
Year	1990	1991
Rating	4.09	3.91
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	26