The smell in short
The first thing you smell is black currant and pear. The heart brings iris and jasmine. On the skin it settles into praline and vanilla. Overall it smells sweet and gourmand.
- 30 mlfrom €70
- 50 mlfrom €105
- 100 mlfrom €150
- Scent family
- Floral Fruity Gourmand
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
La Vie Est Belle notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Lancôme La Vie Est Belle EDP
La Vie Est Belle EDP is made by Lancôme. It belongs to the Floral Fruity Gourmand family. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
The style of La Vie Est Belle
The strongest accord is sweet (100%), followed by gourmand and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and gourmand smells and notes like iris and praline. Less obvious notes include orange blossom and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.98 out of 5.
How long La Vie Est Belle stays on skin
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Cuba La Vida and Ciclo Cosméticos La Vida Ciclo Cosmeticos. Base notes like praline and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs €70 to €150, depending on the bottle size and the shop. 30 ml costs about €70, which is about €2.33 per ml. 50 ml costs about €105, which is about €2.10 per ml. 100 ml costs about €150, which is about €1.50 per ml. The 100 ml bottle gives you the most perfume for your money. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Clandestine Angel Heart and Cuba La Vida.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its sweet side feels cosy and rich after dark.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium and Cuba La Vida.
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Other versions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2015 and 2024.
Perfumes that smell like La Vie Est Belle
These perfumes have a close smell: Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (5 shared notes), Clandestine Angel Heart (6 shared notes), Cuba La Vida (9 shared notes) and Ciclo Cosméticos La Vida Ciclo Cosmeticos (8 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Can men wear La Vie Est Belle?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is La Vie Est Belle good for summer?
It is better in winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Who created it?
Olivier Polge, Dominique Ropion & Anne Flipo created it for Lancôme in 2012.
What is the difference between La Vie Est Belle EDP and La Vie Est Belle L'Eclat?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.