Lancôme 2013 EDP

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La Vie Est Belle Glitter

by Dominique Ropion , Olivier Polge , Anne Flipo

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Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Glitter is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Dominique Ropion, Olivier Polge, and Anne Flipo. La Vie Est Belle Glitter opens with Pear and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Praline. Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle Glitter carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - there's no actual glitter in the juice, just on the bottle. It's essentially the classic La Vie Est Belle, a divisive but undeniably popular gourmand powerhouse that screams 'winter holiday'.
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  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Bold
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La Vie Est Belle Glitter Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With eternal longevity and enormous sillage, this isn't one for the office unless applied very lightly. Its warm, sweet gourmand profile makes it perfect for dates and evening events, especially in colder weather. It's a bit much for casual daytime wear but works for festive occasions.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a sweet, juicy burst of pear and blackcurrant, instantly setting a vibrant, fruity tone. This quickly melts into a rich floral heart where powdery iris and sweet jasmine mingle with bright orange blossom. The real show-stopper is the base: a decadent, creamy praline and vanilla accord, deepened by earthy patchouli and warm tonka bean. It's an unashamedly sweet, impactful scent.

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