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What it is: An energizing eau de parfum fragrance with a sweet and floral scent.
Fragrance story: French for 'life is beautiful,' la vie est belle is about choosing your own happiness. Inspired by this expression, this luxury fragrance expresses joyfulness. Its sweet scent entwines the elegance of iris and the strength of patchouli with the sweetness of spun sugar and praline, along with hints of Arabian jasmine and sparkling Tunisian orange blossom. The long-lasting eau de parfum is made with the most precious natural ingredients.
Style: Floral.
Notes:
- Top: iris
- Middle: patchouli
- Base: gourmand
Mood: Free, happy, addictive.
- Made in France
- Item #590376
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Lancôme
For more than 80 years, luxury beauty brand Lancôme has epitomized glamour with a quintessential French touch. Quality skin care, timeless style and scientifically proven results secure its reputation as a makeup authority and skin care innovator, not merely keeping pace but surpassing expectations by continually taking science and creativity to new levels.
Most helpful positive review
Apr 21, 2026
Love this fragrance. Warm, not overly sweet.
Have been wearing this fragrance for years now and would find it hard to change.
amac
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Most helpful critical review
Feb 22, 2026
Bring back the old scent.
I have been wearing this fragrance for over 10 years.
I just purchased the biggest bottle for my daughter December 2025 for Christmas, the smell was off; we chalked it up to possibly a difference in me ordering a stronger de parfume or something? Anyways, fast forward to today, I am shopping and purchase another bottle for myself because I am now almost out of my bottle that I have at home. The new bottle scent is off. I compare my old bottle to (my) new bottle, my daughter's bottle from Christmas, and my bottle that I have had since 2024. The two new bottles smell different. Why?
Al00
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lancome-usa.com response
Hello AI00.
Thank you for sharing your experience with La Vie Est Belle Eau De Parfum. We understand your concerns and we appreciate you taking the time to reach out. It is possible that minor changes have been made in the formula of a product; however, the performance should meet or exceed previous results and may not be noticeable at all. There are different reasons why a formula might be changed; availability of ingredients, changing industry requirements, and product improvements are common examples. The ingredients listed on the physical product are always the accurate listing. However, if your perception of the perfume has changed slightly, this may be due to several factors, such as the method of application (the olfactory effect of perfume is different depending on whether it is sprayed or applied onto the skin), the ambient temperature, or even becoming accustomed to it.
We hope this information has been helpful and we appreciate you taking the time to reach out.
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amac
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Apr 21, 2026
Love this fragrance. Warm, not overly sweet.
Have been wearing this fragrance for years now and would find it hard to change.
Mandigirl
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Apr 20, 2026
Stunning scent
Love the intensity of the scent. I get compliments from everyone.
Hurricanekat
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Apr 19, 2026
Compliments
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I can’t express enough how many compliments I get on this scent. This has been my signature scent for years and there is no end in sight!
Wenger6
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Verified purchase
Apr 19, 2026
Best fragrance EVER!
It is rare that I go out without someone stopping me and askiing what perfume I am wearing, and that includes both men and women! I have asked if I have too much on and the reply is always 'No, it is a very fresh and lovely scent. I have never had this happen so often with any other scent and I'm in my 70's!! One gentleman in the total stranger in the grocery store said that it smelled wonderful and also expensive lol. I love the compliments - they make my day!
LisaLu60
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Apr 18, 2026
Beautiful. Light. Long lasting.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Beautiful fragrance. Light but lasting. Very nice. Not overpowering at all. Have been wearing this for many years. Thank you for the GWP sample. Love this so much.
Bon♥️
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Verified purchase
Apr 18, 2026
Favorite fragrance
Hope this is NEVER discontinued ...my favorite of ALL times and a FOREVER continued customer! Thanks Lacome!
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