Lancôme 2023 Extrait

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La Vie est Belle L'Extrait

by Dominique Ropion , Anne Flipo

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Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Extrait is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo. La Vie est Belle L'Extrait opens with Red Fruits, Bergamot, and Frankincense, settles into a heart of Iris Pallida Absolute and Rose, and dries down to a base of Oud. Lancôme's La Vie est Belle L'Extrait carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Lancôme's La Vie est Belle L'Extrait is a polarising beast. Forget the original's saccharine simplicity; this is a sophisticated, woody iris that divides opinion sharpish. Some find it a masterpiece of subtle oud and lipsticky florals, while others balk at its 'mature' or even 'foul' opening. Definitely not one for a blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
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La Vie est Belle L'Extrait Extrait 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With strong projection and long-lasting performance, this extrait is better suited to evenings and cooler weather. Its bold, refined character makes it ideal for date nights and formal events, though perhaps a bit much for the office.

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

Opens with an intriguing, almost salty frankincense and juicy red fruits, quickly deepening into the powdery, waxy heart of iris pallida and a rich rose. The base emerges with a refined oud, expertly woven to be more woody and resinous than animalic, lending a dark, earthy sophistication. While recognisably LVEB, it’s a drier, smokier, less sweet interpretation with a luxurious, even chocolatey undertone for some.

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