Fragrance File: La vie est belle en rose by Lancôme

Today I’m sharing a brand new fragrance review with you as part of my Fragrance File

Spring may be a distant memory and Summer almost over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t carry the happiness of these seasons with you into the rest of the year…

The iconic La Vie est Belle Eau de Parfum is an ode to happiness and it has recently been reinterpreted into a luminous signature of a peony and roses heart that will allow happiness to linger longer.

La Vie Est Belle en Rose

The Bottle

The bottle of La vie est belle en rose is very similar to the original flacon with a slim, marquise-profiled shape. This incarnation has a tinted diagonal streak of pink running through the bottle. There is also a pretty, delicate tulle ribbon tied at the neck for a touch of whimsy.

The Scent

The gourmand of La Vie Est Belle EDP has been revisited with modernity and elegance, through the addition of sandalwood oil and musks.

Created exclusively for Lancôme by two of France’s leading perfumers, Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo, this is a feminine new floral fruity scent.

The bright, juicy opening consists of bergamot, redberries, redcurrant and a background of pink peppers.

As the scent develops, the heart notes of peony, lily of the valley and rose become evident, yet the scents fruity personality still shines through.

“Rose” is the ultimate symbol of happiness.

The drydowns turns floral with a base of woodsiness from the sandalwood, iris, patchouli and musk that give the fragrance some earthiness as the floral, fruity notes fade.

The scent is fairly long-wearing and lasts for a good 5-7 hours.

The Campaign

Who Wears La vie est belle en rose?

This is a very flirty floral scent that will suit someone who enjoys very sweet scents. I have always been a great fan of the original La vie est belle and wear it often. I find this particular version a bit too sweet for myself personally but someone who is ultra feminine, young and fresh may love this version. It will appeal to a woman who is vibrant and positive, seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses and spreading her joy with everyone she meets.

“La vie en rose” is a French expression that translates to life seen through pink tinted glasses. La vie est belle En Rose paints your world in pink hues, inviting you to always see the brighter side of life. This colourful fragrance spreads optimism with every spritz, allowing those it reaches to experience “la vie en rose” in all its fullness.

See the world en Rose.

Name of Scent: La vie est belle en rose

Fragrance House: Lancôme

Type of Scent: L’Eau de Toilette

Scent Family: Floral fruity

Top Notes: Bergamot, Pink pepper, Red berries

Heart Notes: Peony, Lily of the valley, Centifolia rose, Damask rose

Base Notes: Sandalwood, Iris, Patchouli, White musk

Price: R1,440.00 (50ml); R1,990.00 (100ml)

SA Launch date: November 2019

Stockists: All Lancôme counters nationwide including Woolworths, Truworths, Foschini, Edgars Beauty.

La vie est belle en rose is a permanent new addition to the range.

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Kathryn Rossiter

Kathryn is a South African lifestyle blogger and mom of 2 who has been blogging daily for almost 7 years! She writes about travel, health, beauty, fashion, decor and family... but not food (unless it's food she's eaten made by someone else) as she is a hopeless cook. She only wakes up early for 2 things... a red-eye flight to somewhere exotic and early morning game drives. She has just finished an extensive home renovation and would prefer to never see another box again. She's never met a chocolate or glass of bubbles that she didn't like!