I would say it would be too heavy in the heat of the sun. This is signature-scent worthy, one that I wouldn’t mind being remembered smelling. And frankly I don’t know anyone else who wears this, and I work from home.
Will probably wear this when going back to work in person. It wears best in cooler weather for me. In summer it’s a little suffocating. I ADORED this perfume back in the day, I’m talking summer 2013 when I was just a teen, genifique I discovered this perfume and felt like it changed my life. Sweet and sensual vanilla, blackcurrant and pear. However I’m 26 now and I don’t really see the appeal, I bought it again but I get a headaches from it.
However, having tested the scent DNA again, it is so overbearingly mass-appealing to the extent that is has the adverse effect. There is a weird clash between the praline and the orange syrup that is so ridiculously sweet and cloying, it instantly induces a headache. It’s so heavy and dense and inescapable.
Lasts very long into the day on the skin and forever on fabric. Fragrantica led me to believe I would love LVEB so I got a rollerball to test it and I absolutely loathe it. LVEB is staring down 30 yet clinging to her 20s but is losing her grip. She drinks sweet blush Franzia from the box daily and fills her house with Bath and Body works’ Raspberry candles, matching shower gel, and sparkle body spray.
For less than $7 for the 1.7 fl oz bottle, it’s hard to resist. “No fruity notes” was the only request Julia Roberts made to the perfume-world dream team behind her first fragrance with Lancome. From Ropion came a white floral, Polge crafted a dry iris, and Flipo whipped in a lush vanilla. The result, La Vie Est Belle (“life is beautiful”), lives up to its name. I then tried La vie est belle, which was kept right next to Tresor, instantly liked it, fresh and modern, jasmine orange blossom, together was wonderful. I quickly forgot about Tresor, asked for a sample of La vie and walked away.
Based on reviews and YouTube videos, it sounded like this was going to be a vanilla bomb. It was floral and powdery, a little bit sweet and VERY strong. I agree with the posters who compared it to Flowerbomb (which coincidentally I also don’t care for). I enjoy sweet fragrances, and the notes made it seem like this would be right up my alley. However, when I tried LVEB, it was almost instant headache. I’m not sure exactly what went wrong for me, but I suspect it is just too strong and the wrong kind of sweet.
The patchouli essence found within La vie est belle provides this fruity floral fragrance with a musky and sweet aroma. Both are a capital way to express oneself, but if you want something that ’ second typically considered more masculine, choose cologne. If you prefer something with a stronger, longer-lasting scent that ’ s more womanly, choose perfume . This democratic perfume uses a warm blend of floral, citrus and vanilla for a durable, sugared aroma. It ’ mho sophisticated, womanly and subtly changes throughout the day .
The floral notes from the middle are hard to distinguish, I think they’re there mostly to balance the insanely powerful base. The praline is definitely there, and you know it’s strong because it goes head to head with the patchouli. Credit where credit is due though, it’s absolutely a killer performer. Both in terms of longevity and sillage, La Vie Est Belle is there to stay and it’s making its presence known.
Extremely long lasting and safe to spritz on hair and clothes as well as skin. Sillage is enormous and people will know when you’re wearing this fragrance, even with masks on. Definitely deserves the recognition and is Lancôme’s best fragrance in my opinion. Also very versatile throughout seasons and whatever time of day.