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Lancôme

La Vie est Belle (Eau de Parfum Intense)

Perfumer: Dominique Ropion

2015WomenModern
7.8/ 10
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167 ratings
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In Lancôme La Vie est Belle Intense, the fruity freshness of orange, bergamot and pear meets a floral heart of tuberose and jasmine sambac, and it suits women's autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: The flowers do the talking, the rest listens.

How does it perform?

From 165 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.8 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Gourmand
  6. Oriental
  7. Powdery
  8. Creamy

What does La Vie est Belle (Eau de Parfum Intense) smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and nights out lead the occasions. Most see it as feminine, and some find it modern.

It opens with orange, bergamot and pink pepper, with pear adding a fruity sweetness. In the heart, ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, tuberose and hazelnut turn floral and creamy. The base of patchouli, tonka bean and benzoin leaves a sweet, powdery, gourmand warmth.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Orange
    • Bergamot
    • Pink pepper
  2. First hours

    • Ylang-ylang
    • Jasmine sambac
    • Tuberose
  3. Towards evening

    • Patchouli
    • Tonka bean
    • Benzoin

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 38%
    Autumn
  • 34%
    Winter
  • 18%
    Spring
  • 9%
    Summer
  • Evening
    33%
  • Nighttime
    29%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Daytime
    11%
  • Office
    8%

Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.

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The closest scents by notes and accords.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026