Black CurrantOpens with
Tuscan IrisHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Lancôme · Sold as feminine
La Vie Est Belle Collector Edition 2020
A late afternoon stroll in a Parisian courtyard, where the sun's gentle light mixes with the sweet scent of praline and vanilla.
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La Vie Est Belle Collector Edition 2020Premium · $100–250
67%Similar accords, often for lessRed Vanilla · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2020 by Lancôme, La Vie Est Belle Collector Edition is a collaboration between perfumers Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, and Olivier Polge. This floral fruity gourmand fragrance opens with the bright freshness of black currant and pear, leading to a heart of Tuscan iris, orange blossom, and jasmine sambac that reads as lush and vibrant. The base notes of patchouli, praline, tonka bean, and vanilla create an earthy warmth that anchors the composition in comfort and sweetness.
The fragrance's rich history is woven through its layers, capturing the essence of Lancôme’s heritage with a modern twist. Its sweet and warm character makes it a perfect companion for moments when you want to feel both confident and cozy.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a warm embrace throughout the day. The top notes are bright but fade quickly, so rely on the heart and base notes that develop over time. It’s best suited for evenings or cooler days when its warmth can be fully appreciated.
Fig. 01 — La Vie Est Belle Collector Edition 2020, Lancôme
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Anne Flipo
Elegance distilledAnne Flipo is a senior perfumer at IFF and one of the most accomplished noses of her generation, responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically admired fragrances of the 21st century.
“Orange blossom takes a huge part in my signature too. It is the ingredient I would never be fed up with. I could create a thousand perfumes around it, without it ever being redundant.”
Anne Flipo · Everfumed (from Fernweh Editions), July 2020
Co-created with Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 38%.