Lancôme 2013 EDP

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La Vie Est Belle L'Eau de Parfum Legere

by Dominique Ropion , Olivier Polge , Anne Flipo

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

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle L'Eau de Parfum Legere is a beloved, lighter take on the original, yet its sweetness and potent sillage mean it's anything but 'legere'. A sweet, musky gourmand that earns compliments but might trigger headaches if you're sensitive to strong scents.
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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sweet
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La Vie Est Belle L'Eau de Parfum Legere Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blackcurrant56%
Pear44%
Heartas listed
Iris55%
Jasmine45%
Baseas listed
Praline39%
Vanilla39%
Musk22%

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:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Despite its 'Legere' name, this fragrance still boasts strong longevity and sillage, making it less suitable for office wear. Its sweet, gourmand profile and high compliment factor make it ideal for dates and casual outings, but its intensity might be a bit much for formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 juicy burst of blackcurrant and pear, quickly giving way to a powdery heart of iris and jasmine, where the iris adds a creamy, almost lactonic softness. The dry down settles into a deliciously sweet praline and vanilla base, tempered by a clean, lingering white musk that prevents it from becoming cloying, despite its undeniable sweetness. A rich, warm, and inviting gourmand.

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