Lancôme
2012
La Vie Est Belle is a feminine fragrance by Lancôme, launched in 2012. Part of the Gourmand olfactory family and available as Eau de Parfum, it is among the 307 iconic perfumes featured in Perfumdle.
Gourmand perfumes play on edible notes — vanilla, caramel, chocolate, praline. Born in the 1990s with Thierry Mugler's Angel, they seduce with their comforting, addictive character.
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Eau de Parfum (EDP) contains 15-20% essential oils. The most popular format in modern perfumery, it offers an excellent balance of intensity, projection, and longevity, lasting 6-8 hours on average.
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