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Score
88/100

Lancôme

La Vie Est Belle Intensément EDP

2020

Life is beautiful, yes — but this version insists on it at full volume.

La Vie Est Belle Intensément
vanilla
powdery
sweet

The take

What works

  • Amplified praline-iris core with true winter-appropriate depth
  • Exceptional longevity — one of the best performers in the range
  • Rich without feeling cheap or synthetic

Trade-offs

  • Too intense and sweet for warm months or office environments
  • Heavy vanilla base isn't for everyone

Notes

Top

RaspberryRaspberryPink PepperPink PepperBergamotBergamot

Mid

HeliotropeHeliotropeJasmine SambacJasmine SambacOrange BlossomOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaVanillaIrisIrisBenzoinBenzoinPatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwood

Performance

Longevity
10+ hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Soft trail

When to wear

Spring75%
Summer30%
Fall100%
Winter98%
Day85%
Night87%

Occasions

Date nightClubSpecial occasion

Gender

Strongly feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does La Vie Est Belle Intensément last?

10+ hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 90/100) with strong projection.

When should you wear La Vie Est Belle Intensément?

Strongest in fall and winter, works day or night. Suited to date night, club, special occasion.

Is La Vie Est Belle Intensément worth it?

At $130–$180, yes for this tier. Amplified praline-iris core with true winter-appropriate depth. Exceptional longevity — one of the best performers in the range.

Details

Perfumer
Dominique Ropion, Anne Flipo