Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Very Cherry
3.8
Overall
Accords
cherry
oud
ozonic
aquatic
green
Notes Pyramid
Top
Black Cherry
Heart
Violet Leaf
Base
Oud
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Ok all *cracks knuckles*. Just tested this at Macy's. Three sprays on the tester card, one on my wrist. Overall I think that LVEB fans might like this flanker a bit better than L'Elixir and it is worth the sniff...but I'm not sure if it's enough of a difference to appeal to either the pro L'Elixir camp or the anti-L'Elixir camp. My first thought when I sprayed this flanker was, 'wow this smells a LOT like the other L'Elixir.' It opens with a whole lot of cherry that initially leans mildly towards feeling synthetic, but not in an unappealing way. You start to notice the differences in the drydown. This one projects slightly less than L'Elixir, but not by a very noticeable amount. I would catch whiffs of the fragrance on my wrist while out shopping. It's less linear than L'Elixir, with a definite scent journey. I can catch a hint of the original LVEB here and there in the mid stages. The oud leans a bit animalic at times during mid drydown, but just barely. Later stage drydown is a very nice balance between the cherry and the oud; the cherry note does have some lasting power. I really enjoy catching whiffs of this; it seems like a really well crafted flanker. The oud ultimately dries down to a very mass-appealing oud. Ultimately, I like this! But I just bought a full bottle of L'Elixir (I really love the interplay of raspberry and cacao) and I prefer that version of LVEB a bit more. Additionally this flanker is too similar to L'Elixir to justify the purchase. But ultimately I think this is a very appealing flanker that is better balanced than L'Elixir and will appeal to discerning noses.
- ✅ i like this so far. the cherry is mouthwatering good. it’s a juicy cherry with a dry oudiness. the oud isnt smelling bad on me. oud or burning smells are amplified on me sometimes and it smells harsh, but not in this fragrance. it’s nice. i’ll be wearing it in fall for colder nights and winter day or night. i do feel like it’s a night scent. it’s nice.
- ✅ I have been smelling the sample just an arms length away and it is quite lovely. The oud is very interesting and contrasts so nicely with the sweet opening. I’m really enjoying this one. The woody base is quite calming. I don’t care for the original l’elixir as it felt cloyingly sweet. The tart cherry brightens it up for me and the dry down dries it up just enough to enjoy. We will see how it goes as I wear it more.
- ✅ I have been smelling the sample just an arms length away and it is quite lovely. The oud is very interesting and contrasts so nicely with the sweet opening. I’m really enjoying this one. The woody base is quite calming. I don’t care for the original l’elixir as it felt cloyingly sweet. The tart cherry brightens it up for me and the dry down dries it up just enough to enjoy.
- ❌ The notes don't even sound anything like LVEB. This shouldnt be called a flanker but a whole new parfum. This Is just LAZY, Lancome!!!
- ❌ This sounds absolutely horrible. Who wanted this?? Why does the cherry trend continue to haunt us all we don’t want or need any more fuckin cherry 😩 every other trend dies down after a while why not this one 😩
- ❌ Horrible. Very few fragrance have made me gag in revulsion. That is exactly what this scent caused. This was just awful. Immediate return.
