What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is black currant and fig. The heart brings orange blossom and jasmine. On the skin it settles into iris and gourmand accord. Overall it smells iris and fruity.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu 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
A closer look at Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu EDP
La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu EDP comes from Lancôme. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
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For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Who will like La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu
The strongest accord is iris (100%), followed by fruity and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy iris and fruity smells and notes like orange blossom and iris. Less obvious notes include orange blossom and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.74 out of 5.
Is La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Phlur Father Figure unisex. Base notes like iris and gourmand accord are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Phlur Father Figure unisex.
Flankers and editions
There are 4 other versions of this perfume, released between 2012 and 2015.
If you like La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu, try these
Similar picks to try: Phlur Father Figure unisex (4 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (4 shared notes), Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (5 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (5 shared notes).
More questions
When did La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu come out?
It came out in 2023.
Is La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu expensive?
It is mid priced: about €97 in Europe.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu EDP and La Vie Est Belle L'Eau de Toilette Lancome?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.