Lancôme 2012 Edp

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La Vie Est Belle

by Olivier Polge , Anne Flipo , Dominique Ropion

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Olivier Polge, Anne Flipo, and Dominique Ropion. La Vie Est Belle opens with Blackcurrant and Pear, settles into a heart of Iris, Jasmine, and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Praline, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, and Patchouli. Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A modern icon for those who love unapologetic sweetness, La Vie Est Belle fuses juicy fruit, powdery iris, and decadent praline into a signature that is both luminous and indulgent. Not for the shy, but unforgettable on the right wearer.
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  • Romantic
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3%
Floral 29%
Fruity 26%
Green 10%
Sweet 40%
Warm 5%
Woody 5%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 11%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Sweet
97%
Fruity
70%
Gourmand
65%
Powdery
50%
Woody
45%

Notes

Top Notes

Blackcurrant 52% Pear 48%

Heart Notes

Iris 36% Jasmine 32% Orange Blossom 31%

Base Notes

Praline 26% Vanilla 26% Patchouli 25% Tonka Bean 23%

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

The lush sweetness and strong gourmand character shine in cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. The rich fruit and floral heart allow it to transition nicely into spring, but its intensity can be cloying in hot summer conditions.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold sillage and decadent sweetness make it perfect for dates and formal occasions where you want to stand out. It's less suited to professional or sporty settings due to assertive projection and gourmand richness.

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About

La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum opens with a burst of ripe blackcurrant and juicy pear, leading into a plush heart of iris, jasmine, and orange blossom. The true magic lies in its base, where creamy praline, smooth vanilla, and earthy patchouli meld into a gourmand embrace. Powdery, luminous, and intensely sweet, this fragrance leaves a memorable trail, balancing opulent richness with feminine elegance. It is a celebration of joyful indulgence and modern sophistication.

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