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La Vie est Belle L'Éclat

La Vie est Belle L'Éclat by Lancôme is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women

The Quick Read

Respected, if divisive — a white floral, sponsored composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.

serene joywarm comfortfloral brightnessvibrant eleganceuplifting
3.97· 2,829 Ratings
Created byAnne Flipo
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Launched in 2017, La Vie est Belle L'Éclat by Lancôme is a vibrant Oriental Floral fragrance created by perfumers Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, and Claire Liégent. This composition opens with bright citrus notes of mandarin orange and bergamot, leading to a heart of freesia and white flowers that exude a sense of serene joy. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, and patchouli adds warmth and depth, making it feel both comforting and uplifting.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine5%
Unisex10%
Feminine85%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak1.1k
Weak1.9k
Moderate11.2k
Long16.0k
Eternal5.1k
Sillage
Intimate3.4k
Moderate16.0k
Strong15.7k
Enormous7.5k

Application Tips

Apply this fragrance in moderation — its citrus notes are lively but fleeting. The vanilla and woody base will develop over time, so one or two sprays is enough to carry you from morning until night.

03 · The Nose

Anne Flipo

Founding perfumer · 287 fragrances

Anne Flipo portrait

Anne Flipo’s first addition to the Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle collection. A perfume that draws inspiration from nature while employing the precision of synthetics

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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

The moment when the first light of day breaks through a city window, filling the room with fresh air and the subtle scent of blooming flowers.

Fig. 01 — La Vie est Belle L'Éclat, Lancôme

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06 · The Room

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