La Vie est Belle L'Elixir
“La Vie est Belle L'Elixir by Lancôme is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a fruity, sponsored composition with a ozonic undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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La Vie est Belle L'Elixir by Lancôme, launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumers Antoine Maisondieu and Christophe Raynaud, is a vibrant Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance that brings together the brightness of Calabrian bergamot with the warmth of cacao butter. The composition opens with raspberry and liquor, creating an initial burst of fruity sweetness that transitions into a heart of violet leaf and rose, adding a lush green floral element. Leather and cedarwood anchor the base notes, providing depth and longevity to this dynamic scent.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a lasting effect — the fruity and sweet top notes will fade within two hours, but the base notes of leather and cacao butter will linger for much longer. It’s best enjoyed in warmer weather when its gourmand elements can shine.
Antoine Maisondieu
Founding perfumer · 112 fragrances
Designer Lancôme
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The story behind the bottle.
The first sip of a perfectly balanced cocktail on a warm afternoon, where the interplay between fruit and floral notes creates an inviting atmosphere.
Fig. 01 — La Vie est Belle L'Elixir, Lancôme
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