La Vie Est Belle eau de parfum (2012) is an iris accord, patchouli, vanilla and spun sugar. It's Mugler Angel's idea made gentler: sugar over patchouli, with iris making it powdery, like a sponge cake dusted with icing sugar. The flankers are separate.
What Wearers Say
One longtime owner enjoys the original’s sweet iris-and-praline impression.
That owner finds the original less exciting after trying several flankers.
A different wearer dislikes the prominent patchouli-and-iris accord and finds it harsh and synthetic.
Great for
Try the original EDP if you enjoy sweet iris, vanilla and spun sugar with earthy patchouli.
Not for
Sample first if powdery iris, strong sweetness or patchouli often feels overwhelming to you.
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How It Compares
vs. Rasasi Egra Pour Femme
Lancôme's La Vie Est Belle is iris, patchouli, vanilla and spun sugar. Rasasi's Egra Pour Femme is bergamot and lily with plum and jasmine over sandalwood and musk.
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