La Vie est Belle L'Extrait
“La Vie est Belle L'Extrait by Lancôme is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women”
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Respected, if divisive — a oud, amber composition with a rose undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 2023, La Vie est Belle L'Extrait by Lancôme is a captivating Oriental Floral fragrance created by perfumers Anne Flipo and Dominique Ropion. The composition opens with fresh spicy and citrus notes of bergamot and red fruits, before transitioning into the heart where damask rose and iris pallida create an elegant floral bouquet. The base notes of oud and amber add warmth and depth, grounding the fragrance in a rich, sensual finish that evokes a sense of lasting luxury.
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Application Tips
Apply two sprays to pulse points for a balanced experience — the citrus and spicy top notes are bright but fleeting, while the base of oud and amber blooms slowly over time. This fragrance is best enjoyed close to skin, making it ideal for intimate settings or quiet moments.
Anne Flipo
Founding perfumer · 287 fragrances
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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The story behind the bottle.
A sunlit library filled with leather-bound volumes and fresh flowers, where the scent of oud lingers softly in the air.
Fig. 01 — La Vie est Belle L'Extrait, Lancôme
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