Lancôme 2024 EDP

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La Vie est Belle L'Élixir

by Antoine Maisondieu , Christophe Raynaud

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Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Élixir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Antoine Maisondieu and Christophe Raynaud. La Vie est Belle L'Élixir opens with Liquor, Bergamot, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Rose and Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, and Cacao Butter. Lancôme's La Vie est Belle L'Élixir carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A luscious, sophisticated twist on the La Vie est Belle DNA - an indulgently fruity elixir with creamy gourmand depth and a plush rose heart. Perfect for those who crave a sweet signature with a grown up edge.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Cozy
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La Vie est Belle L'Élixir 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Rich fruity sweetness and deep gourmand undertones make this a strong fit for fall and winter, but uplifting raspberry and bergamot allow it to shine in spring's transitional weather. It may feel a bit dense for the hottest summer days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold, sweet and sensual profile is perfect for romantic dates and evenings out. While vibrant and inviting for casual wear, it may be overpowering for the office or sporty scenarios.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

La Vie est Belle L'Élixir is an opulent floral fruity gourmand that opens with a burst of juicy raspberry and sparkling bergamot, enveloped in a boozy shimmer. The heart reveals a velvety duet of rose and violet leaf, adding both delicacy and sophistication. In the base, creamy cacao butter and supple leather melt into cedar, creating a plush, enveloping trail that lingers with a sensual, modern confidence. The sweetness is bold but balanced by ozonic and green facets, making this an irresistible, cocooning fragrance for colder seasons and special moments.

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