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Lancôme

La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette

Perfumer: Anne Flipo

2018WomenModern
6.9/ 10
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73 ratings
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Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy feminine scent that settles into a sweet, powdery floral; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 84 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
6.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

58% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

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. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Fruity
  5. Sweet
  6. Synthetic
  7. Powdery
  8. Creamy

What does La Vie est Belle L'Éclat L'Eau de Toilette smell like?

It wears well, with good longevity and projection. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter the least favoured. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and can also work for evenings out. Most voters read it as feminine, with some calling it modern or classic.

It opens with grapefruit, mandarin orange and bergamot for a bright citrus lift, with tea and pink pepper adding a dry edge. The heart is floral: jasmine absolute, neroli, orange blossom absolute and Turkish rose. In the base, ambroxan, musk and patchouli soften the sweetness, while orris concrete leaves a powdery trail.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Tea
    • Grapefruit
    • Pink pepper
  2. First hours

    • Jasmine absolute
    • Neroli
    • Orange blossom absolute
  3. Towards evening

    • Ambroxan
    • Musk
    • Patchouli

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 37%
    Spring
  • 26%
    Autumn
  • 24%
    Summer
  • 13%
    Winter
  • Casual
    25%
  • Daytime
    23%
  • Office
    21%
  • Nighttime
    20%
  • Evening
    11%

Least picked for evenings.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026