Lancôme La Vie est Belle L'Extrait Eau de Parfum 30ml Spray

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle L'Extrait Eau de Parfum 30ml Spray is the most concentrated and woody-floral expression of the iconic La Vie Est Belle line. Where the original is built around iris, praline and patchouli in a gourmand register, L'Extrait pivots into a more sophisticated, sensual woody-iris territory: Iris Pallida at the heart, Damascena rose alongside it, and oud wood at the base. A polished, deeper interpretation of the maison's most beloved feminine pillar.

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 thanks to its iris-praline-patchouli signature. L'Extrait extends the line into more concentrated, woody-iris territory.

Fragrance notes

• Heart: Iris Pallida, Damascena Rose
• Base: Oud Wood

Olfactory family: Floral Woody Iris  |  Gender: Women

The story behind L'Extrait

L'Extrait was conceived as the most refined and concentrated expression of La Vie Est Belle — moving away from the original gourmand register into a more polished woody-floral territory. The Iris Pallida and Damascena rose at the heart bring an elegant, structured floral depth; the oud wood base extends the trail into a sophisticated, sensual finish that wears with the warmth and recognisability of the line's DNA.

Who it's for

Suited to wearers who love rich, sophisticated floral-woody fragrances — fans of YSL Libre Le Parfum, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Intense or the original La Vie Est Belle ready to explore a more woody interpretation will find L'Extrait a familiar, more elevated match. Best in autumn and winter; ideal for evening, formal and special-occasion wear.

How to wear it

1. Spray onto pulse points — wrists, base of the throat, behind the ears — from around 15cm.
2. One to two sprays may be enough thanks to the high concentration; build up gently for longer wear.
3. Apply over an unscented body lotion to extend longevity on skin.

Specifications

• Size: 30ml
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum (Extrait)
• Gender: Women
• Brand: Lancôme