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La Vie est Belle L'Elixir by Lancôme
2024 • Women

LANCÔME
LA VIE EST BELLE L'ELIXIR

La Vie est Belle L'Elixir opens with a bright burst of Calabrian bergamot that dances alongside the indulgent sweetness of ripe raspberry and a hint of liquor, creating a spirited introduction. As it settles, the heart unfurls with the romantic presence of rose and the fresh, green quality of violet leaf, adding depth and sophistication. The fragrance eventually reveals a warm, comforting base of leather and cedarwood, enriched by the smooth richness of cacao butter. This evolution from fruity sweetness to a grounded, luxurious finish makes it both approachable and intriguing. Best suited for women who appreciate a versatile fragrance, La Vie est Belle L'Elixir shines in the transitional seasons of fall and spring. Its moderate longevity and sillage allow for easy wear from day to night, making it a practical choice for various occasions. Notably, it stands out in the fruity floral category with its unique blend of notes that balance sweetness and depth. If you're drawn to fragrances that blend floral elegance with a hint of warmth, consider this one a worthy addition to your collection, akin to a more sophisticated version of its predecessors.

Community Rating
3.9
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person Perfumer Christophe Raynaud
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verifiedBy Fragranova Editors

The opening leans on raspberry and liquor, then a violet leaf and rose accord takes over within the first hour. Leather, cacao butter, and cedarwood carry the base, which is where the wear ultimately lives. It wears close to skin but lasts; better suited to office or intimate settings than crowded rooms. Lives in the fall-to-spring window at any hour. Verdict: a solid mid-tier pick with broad appeal at 3.9/5.

timerLONGEVITY

8-12 Hours66%
FLEETINGETERNAL

wavesSILLAGE

Moderate47%
INTIMATERADIATING

wc GENDER MAP

FEMININE UNISEX MASCULINE

calendar_month SEASON MAP

spa 26.6% SPRING
wb_sunny 19.6% SUMMER
eco 27.7% FALL
ac_unit 26.1% WINTER

schedule DAY / NIGHT

light_mode 48% DAY
dark_mode 52% NIGHT

equalizer ACCORD SIGNATURE

fruity 100%
ozonic 82%
sweet 82%
rose 75%
aquatic 71%
leather 68%
alcohol 57%
green 55%
animalic 54%
citrus 53%

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