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Lancôme · Sold as feminine
La Vie est Belle Limited Edition 2021
The quiet satisfaction of curling up with a good book in a cozy living room, surrounded by the sweet aroma of baked goods and blooming flowers.
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La Vie est Belle Limited Edition 2021Premium · $100–250
86%Similar accords, often for lessDirham Wardi · Ard Al ZaafaranBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021 by Lancôme, La Vie est Belle Limited Edition 2021 is a collaboration between perfumers Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, and Olivier Polge. This Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance opens with the vibrant freshness of black currant and pear, leading to a heart filled with iris, orange blossom, and jasmine. The base notes of praline, vanilla, patchouli, and tonka bean create a warm, comforting embrace that feels both classic and contemporary.
This limited edition captures the essence of Lancôme’s heritage while embracing modernity. It's a fragrance that balances sweetness with subtle warmth, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate a well-rounded, sophisticated scent.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a gentle warmth that builds on your skin over time. The praline note is particularly close to skin, so a light application will ensure it doesn't overwhelm. Ideal for daytime wear when you want a comforting yet elegant scent.
Fig. 01 — La Vie est Belle Limited Edition 2021, 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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