Released in 2012, La Vie est Belle offers a cocktail of delicate scents and rare fragrance materials such as Iris Pallida, alongside soft fruity and sweet gourmand touches.
Perfumery is a vast artistic world in which creators must constantly reinvent themselves. They find inspiration in everything, whether it be travels, people met by chance, flavors, or emotions. Yet if only one word were to describe La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme, it would be optimism. A manifesto of joie de vivre, this fragrance has captivated women since its creation in 2012, both through its historic bottle and its gourmand scent, as well as the message it carries. So what is the secret of its success? Here is a review on the subject
Olfastory’s review
La Vie Est Belle, a gourmand and indulgent scent
La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme is a noble fragrance accompanied by delicious gourmand accords. As such, it sits at the border between childhood and adulthood. From its very first breath, it manages to make the mouth water and to draw the wearer back into a gentle nostalgia. It thus stirs a strong emotion that is almost impossible to resist. On one hand, the nobility of iris and the power of Indonesian patchouli give it the allure of a femme fatale. Sambac jasmine and orange blossom, in turn, illuminate the composition. Pear and blackcurrant radiate an exuberant joie de vivre. Its gourmand facet, meanwhile, is heightened by the presence of praline, vanilla and tonka bean. Behind its refined scent lies an almost childlike innocence. This balance is struck with remarkable precision, and it is undoubtedly from this that its worldwide fame stems.
La Vie Est Belle, a philosophy synonymous with joy
Far more than a simple perfume, La Vie Est Belle is also a manifesto of cheerfulness. It offers far more than a scent, presenting a genuine philosophy of life. With it, women are invited to break free from constraints and to live as they see fit. La Vie Est Belle by Lancôme pursues a single goal: the attainment of happiness. With it, trends matter little, so long as one remains oneself and lives life to the fullest.
The Lancôme bottle, a vessel with a rich heritage
Finally, in terms of its bottle, La Vie Est Belle also carries a rich history. The bottle stands as a true tribute to Lancôme's heritage. It was in fact created in 1949 by Armand Petitjean, director of Lancôme, in collaboration with Georges Delhomme, his artistic director. Together, they envisioned a bottle named the crystal smile. Yet it remained in Lancôme's archives for several decades. It was finally reinterpreted and modernized in 2012 for the launch of La Vie Est Belle. Now famous for its glass base forming a wide smile, it captivates equally through the substantial weight of its glass, its airy little organza ribbon, and its feminine pink hue.