Lancôme La Vie Est Belle

The "Joyful Sugar Bomb." La Vie Est Belle (French for "Life is Beautiful") is a Floral Fruity Gourmand that is legendary for its intense, enveloping sweetness. It is structured around a very expensive ingredient Iris Pallida which prevents the fragrance from becoming cloyingly sticky by adding a powdery, sophisticated elegance. It opens with a fruity splash of juicy Blackcurrant and Pear. The heart is a rich, clean bouquet of Iris, Jasmine, and Orange Blossom. The true soul of the perfume lives in the dry down, which drops into a massive, decadent base of Praline, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Patchouli. It smells like fresh, warm pralines dusted with powdered sugar and wrapped in white flowers ultra-feminine, glamorous, and loud. 

Fragrance Notes :

• Top : Blackcurrant, Pear (The crisp, jammy fruit opening).
• Heart : Iris, Jasmine, Orange Blossom (The elegant, powdery floral core).
• Base : Praline, Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean (The decadent, sugary-sweet foundation).

Care and Use :

• Apply : LESS IS MORE.  This is one of the most powerful designer fragrances on the market. It leaves an enormous, sugary trail (sillage) behind the wearer that fills entire rooms. It easily lasts 10 to 12+ hours on the skin and stays on jackets and coats for weeks until washed.
• Occasion : The ultimate Fall, Winter, and Evening fragrance. Its immense sweetness acts like a warm blanket in cold weather. It is perfect for date nights, outdoor celebrations, or formal evening events. Avoid wearing it in small, cramped office spaces or peak summer heat, as the praline-patchouli base can quickly become overwhelming to others.
• Store :  Because the juice inside contains a high amount of natural vanilla and patchouli, it will naturally mature and darken over time into a deep amber/coral color. Keep it away from bright sunlight and heat to prevent the crisp pear top note from spoiling.