“Life is beautiful, yes — but this version insists on it at full volume.”
A 2020 flanker to Lancôme's 2012 La Vie Est Belle, composed by Anne Flipo and Nicolas Beaulieu. Raspberry opens onto a heliotrope-led floral heart, settling on vanilla and iris. Vanilla leads the accords, with powdery, sweet and fruity facets, placing it in the oriental-floral family alongside the original. Wears strongest in fall and winter, balanced evenly between day and night.
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
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Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, day or night. Spring works too. Strongly feminine.
When
- Spring, 75%, works
- Summer, 30%
- Fall, 100%, best
- Winter, 98%, best
- Day, 85%, best
- Night, 87%, best
Occasions
Gender
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?
6–8 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.
When should you wear La Vie Est Belle Intensément?
La Vie Est Belle Intensément is best in fall and winter, day or night. Spring works too. It suits date nights, nights out, and special occasions.
Is La Vie Est Belle Intensément worth it?
At $140–$195, yes for this tier. Amplified praline-iris core with true winter-appropriate depth. Exceptional longevity — one of the best performers in the range.