Lancôme La Vie est Belle is a warm, floral gourmand fragrance celebrating the joy of living. With iris, vanilla and patchouli. Eau de Parfum.

La Vie est Belle, meaning “Life is Beautiful” in French, was created to embody its name: a celebration of the beauty of life. Launched in 2012 by Lancôme, the fragrance tries to capture a carefree, positive mindset; an ode to freedom, happiness and joy of life.
The inspiration behind La Vie est Belle is simple: to encourage women to live life to the fullest, to find joy in the little things, and to embrace their own unique beauty. It’s a fragrance that celebrates femininity, optimism, and the pursuit of happiness.

Since its release in 2012, the fragrance has captured the hearts of millions, and established itself as one of the best selling perfumes of the past decade and a modern classic.

Scent Description

La Vie Est Belle is a warm, floral gourmand fragrance. It is sweet and sophisticated fragrance, elegant and contemporary. The fragrance opens with an invigorating fruity sweetness that blends beautifully with its complex floral. The heart of the fragrance is a delicate bouquet with iris at its heart, accompanied by jasmine, and orange blossom. These add a touch of floral elegance. Iris The base notes are warm and sensual and include praline, vanilla, patchouli, and tonka bean. This creates a sweet and addictive trail.

Notes

Top Notes: Pear, Black Currant
Heart Notes: Iris, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
Base Notes: Patchouli, Vanilla, Praline, Tonka Bean, Spun Sugar

Sillage and Longevity

La Vie est Belle has a strong sillage, leaving a noticeable trail wherever you go. It has a good projection, but it’s not overwhelming. Its longevity is also impressive, lasting for up to 8 hours on the skin. This makes it a great choice for special occasions or everyday wear when you want to make a statement.

Who Is It For?

If you enjoy floral gourmand perfumes, you should give La Vie est Belle a try. It’s a sweet and floral feminine scent that can be worn by women all ages. It’s a great choice for those who want a signature scent that is both elegant and playful.

Occasion To Wear

La Vie est Belle is a versatile scent, making suitable for a range of occasions. While a statement scent, it’s not overpowering making suitable for everyday wear. It also transitions seamlessly for eveningwear with its sensual and sweet notes. Its sillage, longevity and elegant and luxurious feel makes it a great choice for occasions such as parties or wedding. Regarding the seasons, La Vie est Belle leans towards warmth and richness, which means it is most suitable for cooler weather. It can still be worn during spring, but during the summer it may be a little too heavy and sweet for the hot and humid climate, becoming overwhelming.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Beautifully balanced scent with sweet, floral, and gourmand elements.
• Long-lasting, with moderate to strong sillage.
• Elegant bottle design that is visually striking.
• Sweet and feminine scent
• Versatile fragrance suitable for various occasions

Cons:

• May be to sweet for some
• Can be overpowering if over-applied
• Very popular, so it may not be unique enough for some
• Price point may be high

Good To Know

La Vie est Belle has also released flankers, from more intense to lighter version of the original. The perfume is refillable.
Retail price for 50ml / 1.7oz is:
$125USD–via Lancôme US or Sephora.com
or
116.25 EUR – via Sephora.it