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La Vie est Belle
Eau de parfum
Orris pallida and a gourmand accord, over orange blossom, jasmine and vanilla.
La Vie est Belle is, according to Lancôme, the first 'gourmand iris', composed by three perfumers the page does not name.
Orris pallida concrete and a gourmand accord open the composition. Orange blossom absolute and jasmine sambac form the heart. A vanilla accord and patchouli heart essence make up the base.
Olfactory pyramid
- TopThe first minutes
- HeartThe signature
- BaseThe trail
Notes as published by the house. official source (new tab)
Main accords
Volute’s reading: the intensity of each accord.
- Gourmand70 / 100
- Vanilla55 / 100
- Powdery50 / 100
- White floral45 / 100
Seasons
- Autumn
- Winter
Moments
- Day
- Night
La Vie est Belle in detail
Lancôme presents La Vie est Belle as perfumery's first "gourmand iris", composed by three perfumers the house does not name on its page. This entry describes the Eau de Parfum; the year is not given.
The opening pairs orris, as orris pallida concrete, powdery and refined, with a sugary gourmand accord. The heart brings together orange blossom absolute and jasmine sambac, two luminous white flowers. The base blends a vanilla accord with a refined patchouli heart essence.
La Vie est Belle is worn in autumn and winter, by day or in the evening. It is a generous floral, powdery gourmand, for those who love sweetness without giving up flowers or a woody touch.
Three niche gourmands in our catalogue share some of its materials: Mango Skin by Vilhelm Parfumerie brings together orris, patchouli and vanilla; Royal Vanilla by Mancera pairs orange blossom, vanilla and patchouli; Enigma Pour Homme by Roja Parfums combines patchouli and vanilla.
Text written with the help of AI, based on official information from the fragrance houses.