The smell in short
The first thing you smell is iris and black currant. The heart brings iris and orange blossom. On the skin it settles into praline and tonka bean. Overall it smells sweet and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
La Vie Est Belle L'Extrait de Parfum Lancome 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 L'Extrait de Parfum Lancome
La Vie Est Belle L'Extrait de Parfum Lancome is made by Lancôme. Its strength is Extrait.
The style of La Vie Est Belle L'Extrait de Parfum Lancome
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 pear, jasmine and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 3.53 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Extrait is the strongest strength, with the most perfume oil. It lasts about as long as Clandestine Angel Heart and Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium. Base notes like praline and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far La Vie Est Belle L'Extrait de Parfum Lancome spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium.
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For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its sweet side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Lancôme Variety is a lighter match.
Flankers and editions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2012 and 2024.
Perfumes that smell like La Vie Est Belle L'Extrait de Parfum Lancome
Similar picks to try: Clandestine Angel Heart (6 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium (5 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (6 shared notes) and Tom Ford Black Orchid (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
What is the best season for La Vie Est Belle L'Extrait de Parfum Lancome?
Winter and fall.
When did La Vie Est Belle L'Extrait de Parfum Lancome come out?
It came out in 2015.
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 L'Extrait de Parfum Lancome Extrait and La Vie Est Belle?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.