This is without a doubt my most complimented fragrance that I own, almost every time I wear it I get asked what perfume I'm wearing. In saying that, it seems I can't go anywhere without picking up on this scent from a passerby!
The thing I love most about this fragrance is how versatile it is, it's like the little black dress of perfumes. It works for almost any situation.
I don't love how overused it is, but that just goes to show how well received the fragrance is and that Lancome have nailed it with this one. Once I run out of this I probably won't repurchase but will try one of the flankers instead.
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Alcohol, Fragrance, Water, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Methyl Anthranilate, Tris [Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol] Citrate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bht, CI 14700 [Red 4], CI 17200 [Red 33], Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin, Farnesol, Citral, Citronellol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate.
La Vie Est Belle is my favorite perfume. It has style and it lasts. I like a perfume that smells feminine, and this is it. There is nothing manly about this fragrance. It's all candy and flowers,...
About reviewer [34 reviews]
Age44-55
SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure
HairRed, Other, Other
EyesGreen
The scent is nice with good longevity [4-6 hours]. However, if you live in a very hot and humid area like me, you might want to think again before buying a full bottle. It gets a little cloying...
About reviewer [8 reviews]
Age19-24
SkinOily, Fair-Medium
HairBlack
EyesBlack
This perfume is a bit too strong and too sweet for me. Personally, I smell something peppery about it and others I have mentioned it to say they can smell it too. It has a really good staying power...
About reviewer [1187 reviews]
Age36-43
SkinOily, Medium, Neutral
HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine
EyesBrown
This review is based on a sample from Nordstrom. Although I like the concept of the notes in this scent, the actual execution of it reeks on me. Not sure if it's the patchouli or iris, but it...
About reviewer [51 reviews]
Age44-55
SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral
HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium
EyesBrown
I would definitely say this is a perfume you have to try on your skin, as I think it smells very different on the blotter. It really blooms on skin and smells really feminine and beautiful. I get...
About reviewer [734 reviews]
Age44-55
SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral
HairRed, Wavy, Medium
EyesGreen
Love/hate fragrance. It is very cloyingly sweet vanilla with strong fruity scent then dry down to spicy, musky, fruity-sweet ashtray scent on me. Vanilla is not so apparent but still there...
About reviewer [13 reviews]
Age56 & Over
SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
HairBlack, Other, Other
EyesBrown
Would've been a great performance were it not for the overpowering sugary smell. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, unless of course the nouveau riche.
About reviewer [1 reviews]
Age19-24
SkinNormal, Dark
HairBlack
EyesBlack
Gorgeous vanilla fragrance and beautiful bottle. I once went to see a popular band wearing this and the guitarist hugged me and raved how good I smelled. It costs an arm and a leg though so I keep...
About reviewer [85 reviews]
Age44-55
SkinCombination, Fair
HairBlond
EyesHazel
Very pretty scent! I saw a lot of comparisons to Flowerbomb, which I also love. This reminds me more of one of the Miss Dior perfumes though. They change formulas so often I'm not entirely certain...
About reviewer [364 reviews]
Age30-35
SkinNormal, Fair-Medium
HairBrunette
EyesBrown
La Vie est Belle is my signature scent so you know up-front that this is a favorable review. Things become ubiquitous when there is greatness to them and that is the case with this magnificent...
About reviewer [30 reviews]
Age44-55
SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral
HairOther, Wavy, Medium
EyesHazel
This perfume smells amazing. It has staying power like no other. It is a rather strong perfume so if you're not into that or have a sensitive nose you might want to stay away. It smells sweet and...
About reviewer [131 reviews]
Age19-24
SkinCombination, Olive, Warm
HairBlack, Wavy, Fine
EyesBrown
This perfume has lasting power and strength, second to none. Lasting power like no other perfume I’ve ever sampled. I love vanilla-like scents and I’m always a fan of that extra touch of patchouli...
About reviewer [68 reviews]
Age25-29
SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
HairBlond, Wavy, Other
EyesHazel
Not a showstopping or especially unique fragrance. To me, it smells like V&R flowerbomb but more fruity. A fruity flowerbomb, if you will. I like that it’s feminine, pretty, and fairly strong. It’s...
About reviewer [92 reviews]
Age19-24
SkinDry, Medium, Warm
HairBlond, Wavy, Medium
EyesHazel
I cannot say enough good things about this perfume. I have literally had people CHASE me down to tell me how good I smell and ask what I'm wearing. I've been chased down in Walmart, chased down...
About reviewer [21 reviews]
Age25-29
SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool
HairBlond, Wavy, Fine
EyesGreen
Several months ago I wrote a scathing review of LVEB, accusing it of being the ultimate in generic, formulaic "mall" scents. I mean, how many candied fruitchouli scents do we need, especially for...
About reviewer [280 reviews]
Age44-55
SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure
HairRed, Other, Other
EyesBrown
My sister purchased it several years ago simply because she loves every single perfume with sweet notes which is not my favorite at all. I sprayed a little bit on my wrist and once I sniffed I had...
About reviewer [147 reviews]
Age36-43
SkinCombination, Fair
HairOther
EyesOther
I cannot stand this perfume, it is really cloying and sickening. Very strong and sweet - in a bad way. It make me nauseous.
About reviewer [8 reviews]
Age36-43
SkinOther, Other
HairOther
EyesOther
Ewww.... I can't tolerate this one. I get cotton candy. That's it - starts there and ends there.
About reviewer [102 reviews]
Age56 & Over
SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
HairOther, Wavy, Other
EyesBrown
In my opinion, La Vie Est Belle is Flowerbomb but better. Instead of Flowerbomb’s opening tea note, there’s a slight powdery note in LVEB [the iris??]. And it’s sweet… Very sweet. I actually...
About reviewer [68 reviews]
Age25-29
SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm
HairBrunette, Curly, Fine
EyesHazel
The pear is the strongest fruit note on me - well, I say strongest, but it is still pretty soft and doesn't leave me with a lasting impression. There is soft vanilla present through all of the...