Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Elixir Eau de Parfum 50ml Refillable Spray is the most concentrated, dressed-up expression of the iconic La Vie Est Belle line, launched in 2024 and composed by Antoine Maisondieu and Christophe Raynaud. The composition opens on a rich chord of raspberry, liquor and Calabrian bergamot; settles into a velvety heart of violet leaf and rose; and dries down on a luxurious base of leather, cacao butter and cedarwood. Presented in a refillable flacon for sustainable repurchase.
About Lancôme
Lancôme is one of the great French perfumery houses, founded by Armand Petitjean in Paris in 1935 and now part of L'Oréal Luxe. The original La Vie Est Belle, launched in 2012, became one of the best-selling fragrances of the past decade. L'Elixir extends the line into its most concentrated, indulgent territory.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Raspberry, Liquor, Calabrian Bergamot
- Heart: Violet Leaf, Rose
- Base: Leather, Cacao Butter, Cedarwood
Olfactory family: Floral Gourmand | Launched: 2024 | Perfumers: Antoine Maisondieu, Christophe Raynaud | Gender: Women
The story behind L'Elixir
L'Elixir reinterprets the La Vie Est Belle DNA in its most velvety, indulgent form. The raspberry-and-liquor opening adds a juicy, slightly intoxicating modern lift; the violet-and-rose heart provides romantic floral depth; and the leather-cacao-cedarwood base extends the fragrance into a long, sensual sillage.
Who it's for
Suited to wearers who love rich, dressed-up gourmand-floral feminines — fans of the original La Vie Est Belle, YSL Black Opium or Carolina Herrera Good Girl will find L'Elixir a familiar, more concentrated match. Best in autumn and winter; ideal for evening, dinner and special-occasion use.
How to wear it
- Spray onto pulse points — wrists, base of the throat, behind the ears — from around 15cm.
- One to two sprays may be enough thanks to the high concentration; build up gently for evening wear.
- Apply over an unscented body lotion to extend longevity on skin.
Specifications
- Size: 50ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum (Elixir)
- Gender: Women
- Brand: Lancôme
- Year: 2024
- Refillable: Yes
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