Christian Lacroix C est La Vie vs Donna Karan DK

Christian Lacroix C est La Vie and Donna Karan DK compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

C est La VieChristian Lacroix19904.1★

85% alikevs

DKDonna Karan19944.6★

The difference in plain words

C est La Vie and DK are very similar; both have Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom. C est La Vie leans more white floral, while DK leans vanilla.

Longer lastingAbout the same

Stronger projectionAbout the same

Better perceived valueAbout the same

More of a night scentDK

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● C est La Vie ● DK

Both share: Carnation · Ylang-Ylang · Orange Blossom · Sandalwood · Benzoin · Osmanthus · Peach · Heliotrope · Rose · Pineapple · Amber · Jasmine +6

Only in C est La Vie: Tuberose · Aldehydes · Iris · Raspberry

Only in DK: Apricot · Green Notes · Orchid · Lily · Suede · Incense · Tonka Bean · Vetiver +1

Community votes

C est La Vie ← · → DK

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Metrics

0–100, with delta

Longevity

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

≈ even

Sillage / projection

ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →

≈ even

Price value≈ even

Night-nessDK +7

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

C est La Vie profile →DK profile →